W40.8 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for W40.8 ICD 10 code
- explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
- explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
Codes
- W40.8XXA Explosion of other specified explosive materials, initial encounter
- W40.8XXD Explosion of other specified explosive materials, subsequent encounter
- W40.8XXS Explosion of other specified explosive materials, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W40.8 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
- W40 Explosion of other materials
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W40.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting