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W42 - Exposure to noise


The ICD 10 Code for Exposure to noise is listed as W42.
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: W42
Description: Exposure to noise
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W42
  • 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 W42:
W42.0 - Exposure to supersonic waves
W42.9 - Exposure to other noise