W86.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Exposure to other electric current

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W86

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W86.8:

Ainitial encounterW86.8XXADsubsequent encounterW86.8XXDSsequelaW86.8XXS

Sub-codes of W86.8(3)

W86.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W86.8AExposure to other electric current, initial encounter✓ BillableW86.8DExposure to other electric current, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW86.8SExposure to other electric current, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W86.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Accident (to), caused by, due to, electric, motor, current (of)Contact (accidental), with, lawnmower (powered) (ridden), causing electrocutionExposure (to), electric currentExposure (to), electric current, appliance (faulty)Exposure (to), electric current, live railExposure (to), electric current, motor (electric) (faulty)Exposure (to), electric current, specified NECExposure (to), electric current, taserExposure (to), electric current, third railShock, from electric appliance (any) (faulty)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W85-W99Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure (W85-W99)├W86Exposure to other specified electric current
└W86.8Exposure to other electric current

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