W38Header code — not billable

Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W38
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W38

W38.XXXAExplosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, initYesW38.XXXDExplosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, subsYesW38.XXXSExplosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, sequelaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W38?

W38 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices.

Is W38 a billable code?

No. W38 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 W38 in?

W38 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W38 become effective?

W38 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W38?

W38 belongs to category W38, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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