W39⚠ Requires 7th Character

Discharge of firework

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 W39

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W39:

Ainitial encounterW39XXXADsubsequent encounterW39XXXDSsequelaW39XXXS

Sub-codes of W39(3)

W39 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W39ADischarge of firework, initial encounter✓ BillableW39DDischarge of firework, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW39SDischarge of firework, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W39Discharge of firework
└W39Discharge of firework

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