W24.1
Non-billableContact with transmission devices, not elsewhere classified
Contact with transmission devices, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Contact with transmission belt or cable
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with transmission devices, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with transmission devices, not elsewhere classified is W24.1. The full clinical description is "Contact with transmission devices, not elsewhere classified". W24.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W24.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W24.1 represents “Contact with transmission devices, not elsewhere classified”. 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 W24.1 a billable code?
No, W24.1 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 W24.1.
What chapter is W24.1 in?
W24.1 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W24.1?
W24.1 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 2 more.
What are the subcategories under W24.1?
W24.1 has 3 child codes, including: W24.1XXA (Contact w transmission devices, NEC, init), W24.1XXD (Contact w transmission devices, NEC, subs), W24.1XXS (Contact w transmission devices, NEC, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W24.1?
W24.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904184, C2904185. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W24.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with transmission devices, not elsewhere classified 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 W24.1?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W24.1 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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