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W40 - Explosion of other materials


The ICD 10 Code for Explosion of other materials is listed as W40.
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: W40
Description: Explosion of other materials
  • Excludes1: assault by explosive material (X96)
  • explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
  • explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
  • intentional self-harm by explosive material (X75)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W40
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of W40:
W40.0 - Explosion of blasting material
W40.1 - Explosion of explosive gases
W40.8 - Explosion of other specified explosive materials
W40.9 - Explosion of unspecified explosive materials