W49.0Non-billable (header)
Item causing external constriction
Sub-codes of W49.0(5)
W49.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill. Sub-codes marked ⚠ require a 7th character — append A, D, or S (and an X placeholder if needed).
W49.01Hair causing external constriction⚠ 7th charW49.02String or thread causing external constriction⚠ 7th charW49.03Rubber band causing external constriction⚠ 7th charW49.04Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction⚠ 7th charW49.09Other specified item causing external constriction⚠ 7th char
Code Hierarchy
┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W49Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
└W49.0Item causing external constriction
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