W89.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Exposure to welding light (arc)

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W89

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W89.0:

Ainitial encounterW89.0XXADsubsequent encounterW89.0XXDSsequelaW89.0XXS

Sub-codes of W89.0(3)

W89.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W89.0AExposure to welding light (arc), initial encounter✓ BillableW89.0DExposure to welding light (arc), subsequent encounter✓ BillableW89.0SExposure to welding light (arc), sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W89.0 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Radiation (exposure to), arc lampsRadiation (exposure to), light sources (man-made visible and ultraviolet), welding lightRadiation (exposure to), man-made visible light, welding lightRadiation (exposure to), ultraviolet (light) (man-made), welding lightRadiation (exposure to), welding arc, torch, or light

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W85-W99Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure (W85-W99)├W89Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light
└W89.0Exposure to welding light (arc)

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