W90.0 Exposure to radiofrequency

Non-billable ICD-10-CM code.

Applies from W90 Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

Excludes2 (not included here)

• exposure to sunlight (X32)

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W90

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Code annotations containing back-references to W90.0

Back-references to W90

• Use Additional: G62.82 Radiation-induced polyneuropathy ("external cause code (W88-W90, X39.0-) to identify cause")
• Use Additional: J70.0 Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation ("code (W88-W90, X39.0-) to identify the external cause")
• Use Additional: J70.1 Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiation ("code (W88-W90, X39.0-) to identify the external cause")
• Use Additional: K12.33 Oral mucositis (ulcerative) due to radiation ("external cause code (W88-W90, X39.0-) to identify cause")
• Use Additional: L57 Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation ("code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89), or other nonionizing radiation (W90)")
• Use Additional: L58 Radiodermatitis ("code to identify the source of the radiation (W88, W90)")
• Use Additional: M27.2 Inflammatory conditions of jaws ("code (W88-W90, X39.0) to identify radiation, if radiation-induced")
• Type 1 Excludes: X39.0 Exposure to natural radiation ("exposure to man-made radiation (W88-W90)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z77.123 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to radon and other naturally occurring radiation ("radiation exposure as the cause of a confirmed condition (W88-W90, X39.0-)")

Diagnosis Index entries for W90.0

• Radiation (exposure to) › radar
• Radiation (exposure to) › radiofrequency

Nearby codes

• W90 Exposure to other nonionizing radiation
• W90.0 Exposure to radiofrequency (this code)
• W90.0XXA Exposure to radiofrequency, initial encounter
• W90.0XXD Exposure to radiofrequency, subsequent encounter
• W90.0XXS Exposure to radiofrequency, sequela
• W90.1 Exposure to infrared radiation
• W90.1XXA Exposure to infrared radiation, initial encounter