W35⚠ Requires 7th Character

Explosion and rupture of boiler

Related Codes· Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

W20Struck by thrown, projected or falling objectW21Striking against or struck by sports equipment

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W35

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W35:

Ainitial encounterW35XXXADsubsequent encounterW35XXXDSsequelaW35XXXS

Sub-codes of W35(3)

W35 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W35AExplosion and rupture of boiler, initial encounter✓ BillableW35DExplosion and rupture of boiler, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW35SExplosion and rupture of boiler, sequela✓ Billable

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft (V93.4)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W35Explosion and rupture of boiler
└W35Explosion and rupture of boiler

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