Exposure to other specified electric current
In Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure (W85-W99), chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity
9 billable codes under W86: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure (W85-W99)
These notes sit on W85-W99 and apply to every code under it, including W86.
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers how to report external cause codes (V00-Y99) describing cause, intent, place, activity, and status. They are never principal or first-listed, and reporting is voluntary unless required.
- General External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 88)
- Place of Occurrence Guideline (page 89)
- Activity Code (page 89)
- Place of Occurrence, Activity, and Status Codes Used with other External Cause Code (page 89)
- If the Reporting Format Limits the Number of External Cause Codes (page 90)
- Multiple External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 90)
- Child and Adult Abuse Guideline (page 90)
- Unknown or Undetermined Intent Guideline (page 91)
All codes under W86
W86 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- W86.0Exposure to domestic wiring and appliances
- W86.0XXAExposure to domestic wiring and appliances, initial encounter
- W86.0XXDExposure to domestic wiring and appliances, subsequent encounter
- W86.0XXSExposure to domestic wiring and appliances, sequela
- W86.1Exposure to industrial wiring, appliances and electrical machinery
- W86.1XXAExposure to industrial wiring, appliances and electrical machinery, initial encounter
- W86.1XXDExposure to industrial wiring, appliances and electrical machinery, subsequent encounter
- W86.1XXSExposure to industrial wiring, appliances and electrical machinery, sequela
- W86.8Exposure to other electric current
- W86.8XXAExposure to other electric current, initial encounter
- W86.8XXDExposure to other electric current, subsequent encounter
- W86.8XXSExposure to other electric current, sequela
W86 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
Other codes that refer to W86
Notes on these codes point to W86.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Electrical Injuries
When you come in direct contact with electricity, it can pass through your body and cause injuries. These electrical injuries can be external or internal. You may have one or both types. External injuries are skin burns. Internal injuries include damage to your organs, bones, muscles, and nerves. You could also have abnormal heart rhythms and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Read more about electrical injuries on MedlinePlusWounds and Injuries
An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.
Read more about wounds and injuries on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.