W38⚠ Requires 7th Character
Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
Related Codes· Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W38
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W38:
Sub-codes of W38(3)
W38 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
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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