W36.2⚠ Requires 7th Character

Explosion and rupture of air tank

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W36

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W36.2:

Ainitial encounterW36.2XXADsubsequent encounterW36.2XXDSsequelaW36.2XXS

Sub-codes of W36.2(3)

W36.2 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W36.2AExplosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounter✓ BillableW36.2DExplosion and rupture of air tank, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW36.2SExplosion and rupture of air tank, sequela✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W36.2 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Explosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), air tank (compressed) (in machinery)Explosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), gas (coal) (explosive), cylinder, air tank

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
└W36.2Explosion and rupture of air tank

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