Diagnosis Code

W90 EXPOSURE TO OTHER NONIONIZING RADIATION


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: W90

Short Description: Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

Long Description: Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

The code W90 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure (W85-W99)
      • Exposure to other nonionizing radiation (W90)
        • W90 Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code W90 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category @W90*
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • exposure to sunlight (@X32*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W90.0 Exposure to radiofrequency
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
W90.1XXD Exposure to infrared radiation, subsequent encounter
W90.1XXS Exposure to infrared radiation, sequela
W90.2 Exposure to laser radiation
W90.2XXA Exposure to laser radiation, initial encounter
W90.2XXD Exposure to laser radiation, subsequent encounter
W90.2XXS Exposure to laser radiation, sequela
W90.8 Exposure to other nonionizing radiation
W90.8XXA Exposure to other nonionizing radiation, initial encounter
W90.8XXD Exposure to other nonionizing radiation, subsequent encounter
W90.8XXS Exposure to other nonionizing radiation, sequela


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