W42.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Exposure to supersonic waves

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W42

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W42.0:

Ainitial encounterW42.0XXADsubsequent encounterW42.0XXDSsequelaW42.0XXS

Sub-codes of W42.0(3)

W42.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W42.0AExposure to supersonic waves, initial encounter✓ BillableW42.0DExposure to supersonic waves, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW42.0SExposure to supersonic waves, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W42.0 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Exposure (to), noise, supersonicExposure (to), supersonic wavesExposure (to), waves, supersonicNoise (causing injury) (pollution), supersonicSound waves (causing injury), supersonicSupersonic waves (causing injury)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W42Exposure to noise
└W42.0Exposure to supersonic waves

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