W40.1
Non-billableExplosion of explosive gases
Explosion of explosive gases
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Explosion of acetylene
- Explosion of butane
- Explosion of coal gas
- Explosion in mine NOS
- Explosion of explosive gas
- Explosion of fire damp
- Explosion of gasoline fumes
- Explosion of methane
- Explosion of propane
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- assault (X92-Y09)
- contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
- assault by explosive material (X96)
- explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
- explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
- intentional self-harm by explosive material (X75)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Explosion in mine NOSC2904560
- Explosion of acetyleneC2904561
- Explosion of butaneC2904562
- Explosion of coal gasC2904563
- Explosion of explosive gasC2904564
- Explosion of explosive gasesC2904569
- Explosion of fire dampC2904565
- Explosion of gasoline fumesC2904566
- Explosion of methaneC2904567
- Explosion of propaneC2904568
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W40.1?
ICD-10-CM code W40.1 represents "Explosion of explosive gases". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W40.1 a billable code?
No, W40.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W40.1.
What chapter is W40.1 in?
W40.1 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W40.1?
W40.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 5 more.
What are the subcategories under W40.1?
W40.1 has 3 child codes, including: W40.1XXA (Explosion of explosive gases, initial encounter), W40.1XXD (Explosion of explosive gases, subsequent encounter), W40.1XXS (Explosion of explosive gases, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W40.1?
W40.1 is linked to 10 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904560, C2904561, C2904562, C2904563, C2904564, and 5 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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