Diagnosis Code

W38.XXXD EXPLOSION AND RUPTURE OF OTH PRESSURIZED DEVICES, SUBS


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: W38.XXXD

Short Description: Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, subs

Long Description: Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, subsequent encounter

The code W38.XXXD is 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 other specified pressurized devices (W38)
        • W38.XXXD Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, subs

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


Synonyms

  • Accident caused by explosion of pressure cooker
  • Accident caused by explosion of pressure vessel

Crosswalk Information

ICD-10 Code ICD-9 Code ICD-9 Description
W38.XXXD Right Arrow E921.8 Press vessel explos NEC

This ICD-10 to ICD-9 data is based on the 2018 General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) files published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for informational purposes only. The data is not an ICD-10 conversion tool and doesn’t guarantee clinical accuracy.

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W38 Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
W38.XXXA Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, initial encounter
W38.XXXS Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, sequela


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