W36.3Header code — not billable
Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W36
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W36
W36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinderW36.1Explosion and rupture of aerosol canW36.1XXAExplosion and rupture of aerosol can, initial encounterYesW36.1XXDExplosion and rupture of aerosol can, subsequent encounterYesW36.1XXSExplosion and rupture of aerosol can, sequelaYesW36.2Explosion and rupture of air tankW36.2XXAExplosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounterYesW36.2XXDExplosion and rupture of air tank, subsequent encounterYesW36.2XXSExplosion and rupture of air tank, sequelaYesW36.3XXAExplosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, init encntrYesW36.3XXDExplosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, subs encntrYesW36.3XXSExplosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W36.3?
W36.3 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank.
Is W36.3 a billable code?
No. W36.3 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W36.3 in?
W36.3 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W36.3 become effective?
W36.3 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W36.3?
W36.3 belongs to category W36, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.