Diagnosis Code

W89.0 EXPOSURE TO WELDING LIGHT (ARC)


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: W89.0

Short Description: Exposure to welding light (arc)

Long Description: Exposure to welding light (arc)

The code W89.0 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 man-made visible and ultraviolet light (W89)
        • W89.0 Exposure to welding light (arc)

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W89 Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light
W89.0XXA Exposure to welding light (arc), initial encounter
W89.0XXD Exposure to welding light (arc), subsequent encounter
W89.0XXS Exposure to welding light (arc), sequela
W89.1 Exposure to tanning bed
W89.1XXA Exposure to tanning bed, initial encounter
W89.1XXD Exposure to tanning bed, subsequent encounter
W89.1XXS Exposure to tanning bed, sequela
W89.8 Exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light
W89.8XXA Exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light, initial encounter
W89.8XXD Exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light, subsequent encounter
W89.8XXS Exposure to other man-made visible and ultraviolet light, sequela
W89.9 Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light
W89.9XXA Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light, initial encounter
W89.9XXD Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light, subsequent encounter
W89.9XXS Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light, sequela


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