W37.8XXA is the authoritative medical code for Explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM W37.8XXA), 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 other pressurized tire, pipe or hose, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W37.8A. 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 W37.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W37.8XXA 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 W37.8XXA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W37.
What can't be coded together with W37.8XXA?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, W37.8XXA must not be reported together 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).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W37.8XXA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W37 — Explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose
- W37.0 — Explosion of bicycle tire
- W37.0XXA — Explosion of bicycle tire, initial encounter
- W37.0XXD — Explosion of bicycle tire, subsequent encounter
- W37.0XXS — Explosion of bicycle tire, sequela
- W37.8 — Explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose
- W37.8XXD — Explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose, subsequent encounter
- W37.8XXS — Explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose, sequela