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W38 - Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices


The ICD 10 Code for Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices is listed as W38.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W38
Description: Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W38
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)