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W42.0

Non-billable

Exposure to supersonic waves

Exposure to supersonic waves

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W20-W49

Parent Code

W42

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

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)

Child Codes (3)

W42.0XXA

Exposure to supersonic waves, initial encounter

BillableW42.0XXD

Exposure to supersonic waves, subsequent encounter

BillableW42.0XXS

Exposure to supersonic waves, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W42.0?

ICD-10-CM code W42.0 represents "Exposure to supersonic waves". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W42.0 a billable code?

No, W42.0 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 W42.0.

What chapter is W42.0 in?

W42.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W42.0?

W42.0 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 1 more.

What are the subcategories under W42.0?

W42.0 has 3 child codes, including: W42.0XXA (Exposure to supersonic waves, initial encounter), W42.0XXD (Exposure to supersonic waves, subsequent encounter), W42.0XXS (Exposure to supersonic waves, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W42.0?

W42.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0868131. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.