W40.9
Explosion of unspecified explosive materials
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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W40.9
Applicable To
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Explosion NOS
Clinical Information
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Injuries resulting when a person is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion. Blast causes pulmonary concussion and hemorrhage, laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured ear drums, and minor effects in the central nervous system. from Dorland, 27th ed)
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The result of physical trauma sustained in an explosion.
Details
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W40.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM W40.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of W40.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 W40.9 may differ.