W36.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder

⚠ 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 W36.8:

Ainitial encounterW36.8XXADsubsequent encounterW36.8XXDSsequelaW36.8XXS

Sub-codes of W36.8(3)

W36.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W36.8AExplosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, initial encount…✓ BillableW36.8DExplosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, subsequent enco…✓ BillableW36.8SExplosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
└W36.8Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder

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