W36.2XXS ICD-10-CM Code: Explosion and rupture of air tank, sequela
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Explosion and rupture of air tank, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W36.2S).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W36.2XXS 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.
- 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 W36.2XXS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W36.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W36.2XXS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W36.1XXD — Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, subsequent encounter
- W36.1XXS — Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, sequela
- W36.2 — Explosion and rupture of air tank
- W36.2XXA — Explosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounter
- W36.2XXD — Explosion and rupture of air tank, subsequent encounter
- W36.3 — Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank
- W36.3XXA — Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, initial encounter
- W36.3XXD — Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, subsequent encounter
- W36.3XXS — Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequela
- W36.8 — Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder