W93.12

Non-billable

Inhalation of liquid air

Inhalation of liquid air

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W85-W99

Parent Code

W93.1

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Inhalation of liquid hydrogen
  • Inhalation of liquid nitrogen

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • exposure to:
  • failure in dosage of radiation or temperature during surgical and medical care (Y63.2-Y63.5)
  • lightning (T75.0-)
  • natural cold (X31)
  • natural heat (X30)
  • natural radiation NOS (X39)
  • radiological procedure and radiotherapy (Y84.2)
  • sunlight (X32)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inhalation of liquid air?

The ICD-10-CM code for inhalation of liquid air is W93.12. The full clinical description is "Inhalation of liquid air". W93.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W93.12 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W93.12 represents "Inhalation of liquid air". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W93.12 a billable code?

No, W93.12 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 W93.12.

What chapter is W93.12 in?

W93.12 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W93.12?

W93.12 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: exposure to:; failure in dosage of radiation or temperature during surgical and medical care (Y63.2-Y63.5); lightning (T75.0-); and 5 more.

What are the subcategories under W93.12?

W93.12 has 3 child codes, including: W93.12XA (Inhalation of liquid air, initial encounter), W93.12XD (Inhalation of liquid air, subsequent encounter), W93.12XS (Inhalation of liquid air, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W93.12?

W93.12 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905235, C2905233, C2905234. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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