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W38

Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Description

Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

About ICD-10-CM code W38

Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices is classified in ICD-10-CM as code W38, part of V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49). Its status is billable, meaning it is valid for reimbursement claims.

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

W20-W49 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
W38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devicesBillable
W38.XXXAExplosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, initial encounterBillable
W38.XXXDExplosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, subsequent encounterBillable
W38.XXXSExplosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W38:

blockW20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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