W94.21 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.
Short description for W94.21 ICD 10 code:
Expsr to rdct in atmos pressr while surfc from dp-watr div
Codes
- W94.21XA Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from deep-water diving, initial encounter
- W94.21XD Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from deep-water diving, subsequent encounter
- W94.21XS Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from deep-water diving, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W94.21 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- W85-W99 Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure
- W94 Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure
- W94.0 Exposure to prolonged high air pressure
- W94.1 Exposure to prolonged low air pressure
- W94.2 Exposure to rapid changes in air pressure during ascent
- W94.3 Exposure to rapid changes in air pressure during descent
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W94.21 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting