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W94

Non-billable

Expsr to high and low air pressr and changes in air pressure

Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

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

Child Codes

4

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (4)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for expsr to high and low air pressr and changes in air pressure?

The ICD-10-CM code for expsr to high and low air pressr and changes in air pressure is W94. The full clinical description is "Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure". W94 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W94 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W94 represents “Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure”. 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 W94 a billable code?

No, W94 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under W94.

What chapter is W94 in?

W94 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W94?

W94 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 W94?

W94 has 4 child codes, including: W94.0 (Exposure to prolonged high air pressure), W94.1 (Exposure to prolonged low air pressure), W94.2 (Exposure to rapid changes in air pressure during ascent), W94.3 (Exposure to rapid changes in air pressure during descent).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W94?

W94 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0479563. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W94 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like expsr to high and low air pressr and changes in air pressure affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W94?

W94 maps to the ICD-11 code: PB54 (Unintentional exposure to high or low air pressure or changes in air pressure).

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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.