W36.9XXD is the authoritative medical code for Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM W36.9XXD), 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 unspecified gas cylinder, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W36.9D. Excludes1 (not coded here): 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 each code from category W36.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W36.9XXD 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 W36.9XXD require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W36.
What can't be coded together with W36.9XXD?
Per Excludes1 instructions, W36.9XXD must not be reported with: 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).
Codes in This Family (20)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as W36.9XXD, with their registry titles.
- W36 — Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
- W36.1 — Explosion and rupture of aerosol can
- W36.1XXA — Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, initial encounter
- 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
- W36.2XXS — Explosion and rupture of air tank, sequela
- 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
- W36.8XXA — Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, initial encounter
- W36.8XXD — Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, subsequent encounter
- W36.8XXS — Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, sequela
- W36.9 — Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder
- W36.9XXA — Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, initial encounter
- W36.9XXS — Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, sequela
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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