W89.8
Non-billableExposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light
Exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- exposure to welding light (arc)
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light?
The ICD-10-CM code for exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light is W89.8. The full clinical description is "Exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light". W89.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W89.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W89.8 represents “Exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light”. 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 W89.8 a billable code?
No, W89.8 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 W89.8.
What chapter is W89.8 in?
W89.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W89.8?
W89.8 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 W89.8?
W89.8 has 3 child codes, including: W89.8XXA (Exposure to oth man-made visible and ultraviolet light, init), W89.8XXD (Exposure to oth man-made visible and ultraviolet light, subs), W89.8XXS (Expsr to oth man-made visible and ultraviolet light, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W89.8?
W89.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905193. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W89.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light 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 W89.8?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W89.8 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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