2025 ICD-10-CM code W40
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Accidents (V00-X58) > Other external causes of accidental injury (W00-X58) > Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49) Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) Feed
Explosion of other materials.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances and services rendered. Consult local payer guidelines for specifics.
The medical necessity is determined by the injuries sustained as a result of the explosion.Treatment is deemed medically necessary to address the immediate and long-term consequences of the injuries.
The clinical responsibility would depend on the specific injuries sustained.It could involve emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, or other specialists depending on the severity and nature of the injuries. Documentation should specify the treatment provided by each healthcare professional.
In simple words: This code is used when someone is hurt in an explosion that wasn't caused by a bomb attack, a military action, or on purpose by the person injured.It covers explosions from other sources.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies injuries resulting from the explosion of materials other than those specifically listed elsewhere in the classification.It excludes explosions involving assault, legal intervention, military or war operations, or intentional self-harm.
Example 1: A construction worker suffers blast injuries from an unexpected explosion of a gas line during demolition work.The injuries include burns, hearing loss, and shrapnel wounds., A homeowner experiences a minor explosion while attempting to unclog a drain with a chemical drain cleaner, resulting in minor burns and eye irritation., A factory worker is injured in an explosion of a pressure vessel containing flammable chemicals, leading to severe burns and respiratory complications requiring intensive care.
Detailed description of the explosion, including the type of material involved, mechanism of explosion, and circumstances surrounding the event; comprehensive documentation of the patient's injuries, including severity, location, and treatment provided.Detailed medical records from the treating physicians and other medical professionals involved in care.Imaging studies (x-rays, CT scans) to assess the extent of injuries.
** This code is part of Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity.It is used to supplement the injury diagnosis code(s) from Chapter 19 and provides data for injury research and evaluation of injury prevention strategies.It should never be the principal diagnosis.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Occupational Medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Office,Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center