W86.8
Non-billableExposure to other electric current
Exposure to other electric current
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
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on farm (not farmhouse)
- Exposure to wiring and appliances outdoors
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on public building
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on residential institutions
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on schools
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
UMLS
- Exposure to other electric currentC2905172
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on farm (not farmhouse)C2905167
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on public buildingC2905168
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on residential institutionsC2905169
- Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on schoolsC2905170
- Exposure to wiring and appliances outdoorsC2905171
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to other electric current?
The ICD-10-CM code for exposure to other electric current is W86.8. The full clinical description is "Exposure to other electric current". W86.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W86.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W86.8 represents “Exposure to other electric current”. 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 W86.8 a billable code?
No, W86.8 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 W86.8.
What chapter is W86.8 in?
W86.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W86.8?
W86.8 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 W86.8?
W86.8 has 3 child codes, including: W86.8XXA (Exposure to other electric current, initial encounter), W86.8XXD (Exposure to other electric current, subsequent encounter), W86.8XXS (Exposure to other electric current, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W86.8?
W86.8 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905172, C2905167, C2905168, C2905169, C2905170, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W86.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like exposure to other electric current 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 W86.8?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W86.8 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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