W38 Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
Non-billable ICD-10-CM code.
7th character note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W38
7th character required
- A — initial encounter
- D — subsequent encounter
- S — sequela
Applies from W38 Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
7th character note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W38
7th character required
- A — initial encounter
- D — subsequent encounter
- S — sequela
Code annotations containing back-references to W38
Back-references to W38
- Type 1 Excludes:
W20 Struck by thrown, projected or falling object ("object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40)") - Code First:
W25 Contact with sharp glass ("injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)")
Back-references to W38
- Type 1 Excludes:
W20 Struck by thrown, projected or falling object ("object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40)") - Code First:
W25 Contact with sharp glass ("injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)")
Diagnosis Index entries for W38
- Explosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire) › pressure, pressurized › cooker
- Explosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire) › pressure, pressurized › specified device NEC
- Explosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire) › pressure, pressurized › vessel (in machinery)
- Object › set in motion by › accidental explosion or rupture of pressure vessel
Nearby codes
W38 Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices (this code)W38.XXXA Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, initial encounterW38.XXXD Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, subsequent encounterW38.XXXS Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, sequela