ICD-10-CM Codes
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
W38- Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W38.XXXA

2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W38.XXXA

Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, initial encounter

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Billable/Specific Code

POA Exempt

W38.XXXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Short description: Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, init
The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM W38.XXXA became effective on October 1, 2019.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of W38.XXXA - other international versions of ICD-10 W38.XXXA may differ.

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

W38.XXXA describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.

The following code(s) above W38.XXXA contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

Applicable To annotations, or
Code Also annotations, or
Code First annotations, or
Excludes1 annotations, or
Excludes2 annotations, or
Includes annotations, or
Note annotations, or
Use Additional annotations

that may be applicable to W38.XXXA:

V00-Y99
2020 ICD-10-CM Range V00-Y99
External causes of morbidity
Note
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
External causes of morbidity
W20-W49
2020 ICD-10-CM Range W20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
Type 1 Excludes
- 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)
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Present On Admission

POA Help

"Present On Admission" is defined as present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs — conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter, including emergency department, observation, or outpatient surgery, are considered POA.

W38.XXXA is considered exempt from POA reporting.

Convert W38.XXXA to ICD-9-CM

Code History

2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To W38.XXXA

W37 Explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose

W37.0 Explosion of bicycle tire

W37.0XXA …… initial encounter

W37.0XXD …… subsequent encounter

W37.0XXS …… sequela

W37.8 Explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose

W37.8XXA …… initial encounter

W37.8XXD …… subsequent encounter

W37.8XXS …… sequela

W38 Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

W38.XXXA Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, initial encounter

W38.XXXD Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, subsequent encounter

W38.XXXS Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, sequela

W39 Discharge of firework

W39.XXXA Discharge of firework, initial encounter

W39.XXXD Discharge of firework, subsequent encounter

W39.XXXS Discharge of firework, sequela

W40 Explosion of other materials

W40.0 Explosion of blasting material

W40.0XXA …… initial encounter

W40.0XXD …… subsequent encounter

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.