W42.0XXS is the authoritative medical code for Exposure to supersonic waves, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for exposure to supersonic waves, sequela (ICD-10-CM W42.0XXS), 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
Exposure to supersonic waves, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W42.0S. 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 W42.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W42.0XXS 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 W42.0XXS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W42.
What can't be coded together with W42.0XXS?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, W42.0XXS 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 W42.0XXS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W42 — Exposure to noise
- W42.0 — Exposure to supersonic waves
- W42.0XXA — Exposure to supersonic waves, initial encounter
- W42.0XXD — Exposure to supersonic waves, subsequent encounter
- W42.9 — Exposure to other noise
- W42.9XXA — Exposure to other noise, initial encounter
- W42.9XXD — Exposure to other noise, subsequent encounter
- W42.9XXS — Exposure to other noise, sequela