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W38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

Code Details

Billable	No — use a more specific child code
Chapter	Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Section	Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
Requires 7th character	Yes

Valid 7th Characters

A	initial encounter
D	subsequent encounter
S	sequela

Coding Notes

7th Character Note

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W38

Subcategories (3)

W38.XXXA Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, init
W38.XXXD Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, subs
W38.XXXS Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, sequela

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