W94.32

Non-billable

Exposure to high air pressure from rapid descent in water

Exposure to high air pressure from rapid descent in water

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

W94.3

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

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 exposure to high air pressure from rapid descent in water?

The ICD-10-CM code for exposure to high air pressure from rapid descent in water is W94.32. The full clinical description is "Exposure to high air pressure from rapid descent in water". W94.32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W94.32 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W94.32 represents "Exposure to high air pressure from rapid descent in water". 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 W94.32 a billable code?

No, W94.32 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 W94.32.

What chapter is W94.32 in?

W94.32 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W94.32?

W94.32 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 W94.32?

W94.32 has 3 child codes, including: W94.32XA (Expsr to high air pressure from rapid descent in water, init), W94.32XD (Expsr to high air pressure from rapid descent in water, subs), W94.32XS (Expsr to high air pressr from rapid descent in water, sqla).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W94.32?

W94.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905282. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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