W93.8
Non-billableExposure to other excessive cold of man-made origin
Exposure to other excessive cold of man-made origin
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W93.8?
ICD-10-CM code W93.8 represents "Exposure to other excessive cold of man-made origin". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W93.8 a billable code?
No, W93.8 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 W93.8.
What chapter is W93.8 in?
W93.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W93.8?
W93.8 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 W93.8?
W93.8 has 3 child codes, including: W93.8XXA (Exposure to oth excessive cold of man-made origin, init), W93.8XXD (Exposure to oth excessive cold of man-made origin, subs), W93.8XXS (Exposure to other excessive cold of man-made origin, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W93.8?
W93.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905243. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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