W38⚠ Requires 7th Character
Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
⚠ 7th Character Required
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Sub-codes of W38(3)
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Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)
These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W38 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.
Explosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), pressure, pressurized, cookerExplosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), pressure, pressurized, specified device NECExplosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), pressure, pressurized, vessel (in machinery)Object, set in motion by, accidental explosion or rupture of pressure vessel
Code Hierarchy
┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
└W38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
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