W49.02⚠ Requires 7th Character

String or thread causing external constriction

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W49

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W49.02:

Ainitial encounterW49.02XADsubsequent encounterW49.02XDSsequelaW49.02XS

Sub-codes of W49.02(3)

W49.02 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W49.02AString or thread causing external constriction, initial enco…✓ BillableW49.02DString or thread causing external constriction, subsequent e…✓ BillableW49.02SString or thread causing external constriction, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W49.02 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Constriction (external), stringConstriction (external), thread

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W49Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
└W49.02String or thread causing external constriction

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