W49.9⚠ Requires 7th Character

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

⚠ 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 W49.9:

Ainitial encounterW49.9XXADsubsequent encounterW49.9XXDSsequelaW49.9XXS

Sub-codes of W49.9(3)

W49.9 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W49.9AExposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, initial encou…✓ BillableW49.9DExposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, subsequent en…✓ BillableW49.9SExposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W49.9 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Exposure (to), G-forces (abnormal)Exposure (to), gravitational forces (abnormal)Exposure (to), high-pressure jet (hydraulic) (pneumatic)Exposure (to), hydraulic jetExposure (to), inanimate mechanical forceExposure (to), jet, high-pressure (hydraulic) (pneumatic)Exposure (to), mechanical forces NECExposure (to), mechanical forces NEC, inanimate NECExposure (to), pneumatic jetExposure (to), vibrationExposure (to), waves, infrasoundInfrasound waves (causing injury)Vibration (causing injury)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W49Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
└W49.9Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

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