W35.XXXS is the authoritative medical code for Explosion and rupture of boiler, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for explosion and rupture of boiler, sequela (ICD-10-CM W35.XXXS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Explosion and rupture of boiler, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W35S. Excludes1 (not coded here): explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft V93.4; assault X92-Y09; contact or collision with animals or persons W50-W64; exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); intentional self-harm X71-X83. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W35.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W35.XXXS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft V93.4
- assault X92-Y09
- contact or collision with animals or persons W50-W64
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- intentional self-harm X71-X83
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does W35.XXXS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W35.
What can't be coded together with W35.XXXS?
Per Excludes1 instructions, W35.XXXS must not be reported with: explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft (V93.4); assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-).
Codes in This Family (3)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as W35.XXXS, with their registry titles.
- W35 — Explosion and rupture of boiler
- W35.XXXA — Explosion and rupture of boiler, initial encounter
- W35.XXXD — Explosion and rupture of boiler, subsequent encounter
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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ICD Code W38.XXXS
Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, sequela