W49.0 - Item causing external constriction
The ICD 10 Code for Item causing external constriction is listed as W49.0.
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: | W49.0
|
| Description: | Item causing external constriction |
| Chapter | External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) |
| Block | Accidents (V00-X58) |
| Parent | W49 - Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces |
| ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of W49.0: | |
| W49.01 - Hair causing external constriction | |
| W49.02 - String or thread causing external constriction | |
| W49.03 - Rubber band causing external constriction | |
| W49.04 - Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction | |
| W49.09 - Other specified item causing external constriction | |
| ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of W49.0: | |
| W49.9 - Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces | |