W40.1

Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Explosion of explosive gases

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

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Explosion of acetylene
  • Explosion of butane
  • Explosion of coal gas
  • Explosion in mine NOS
  • Explosion of explosive gas
  • Explosion of fire damp
  • Explosion of gasoline fumes
  • Explosion of methane
  • Explosion of propane
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
W40Explosion of other materials
W40.1Explosion of explosive gasesBillable
W40.1XXAExplosion of explosive gases, initial encounterBillable
W40.1XXDExplosion of explosive gases, subsequent encounterBillable
W40.1XXSExplosion of explosive gases, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W40.1:

categoryW40
Explosion of other materials
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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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