2025 ICD-10-CM code W35

Explosion and rupture of a boiler.

This code should always be used as a secondary code to a code from another chapter that describes the nature of the injury, such as those in Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)). The seventh character (A, D, or S) should be added to specify the encounter.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the treatment and the services provided. Consult your local coding guidelines and payer requirements.

The medical necessity is established by the documented injuries related to the boiler explosion and the need for emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and potentially long-term rehabilitation, based on the severity of the injury.

The clinical responsibility would depend on the nature and extent of the injuries sustained as a result of the boiler explosion. It could involve various specialists, such as emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, critical care specialists, and other specialists depending on the injuries involved.

IMPORTANT Excludes1: explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft (V93.4)

In simple words: This code is for injuries caused by a boiler exploding or breaking apart.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies injuries resulting from the explosion and rupture of a boiler.It excludes explosions and ruptures occurring on watercraft (V93.4).

Example 1: A worker in a power plant suffers burns and shrapnel wounds from a boiler explosion.The injuries are significant and require extensive surgical intervention and subsequent rehabilitation., During routine maintenance, an unexpected boiler explosion injures two technicians. One suffers a fractured leg and the other suffers severe burns. They are both treated in the emergency department and admitted to the hospital for further care., A manufacturing plant experiences a boiler explosion, resulting in multiple injuries among workers.The emergency response involves multiple ambulances, and triage and stabilization are performed at the scene. The injuries range from minor to life-threatening.

Detailed documentation is required, including the circumstances of the explosion, the type of boiler involved, the extent and nature of injuries sustained by each patient involved, and the specific treatments provided.

** The seventh character should be appended to the code to indicate whether it is an initial encounter (A), a subsequent encounter (D), or a sequela (S). This is crucial for accurate reporting of the patient’s condition over time.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Occupational Medicine
  • Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital
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