W38.XXXA ICD-10-CM Code: Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, initial encounter
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 other specified pressurized devices, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W38A).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W38.XXXA 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 W38.XXXA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W38.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W38.XXXA in its code family, with their registry titles.