Diagnosis Code

W35 EXPLOSION AND RUPTURE OF BOILER


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: W35

Short Description: Explosion and rupture of boiler

Long Description: Explosion and rupture of boiler

The code W35 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
      • Explosion and rupture of boiler (W35)
        • W35 Explosion and rupture of boiler

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code W35 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 code @W35*
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft (@V93.4*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W35.XXXA Explosion and rupture of boiler, initial encounter
W35.XXXD Explosion and rupture of boiler, subsequent encounter
W35.XXXS Explosion and rupture of boiler, sequela


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023