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W49.9

Non-billable

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

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

W49

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC

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)

W49.9XXA

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, init encntr

BillableW49.9XXD

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, subs encntr

BillableW49.9XXS

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W49.9?

ICD-10-CM code W49.9 represents "Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W49.9 a billable code?

No, W49.9 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 W49.9.

What chapter is W49.9 in?

W49.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W49.9?

W49.9 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 W49.9?

W49.9 has 3 child codes, including: W49.9XXA (Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, init encntr), W49.9XXD (Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, subs encntr), W49.9XXS (Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W49.9?

W49.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904640. 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.