W40.9XXABillable
Explosion of unspecified explosive materials, initial encounter
Short description: Explosion of unspecified explosive materials, init encntr
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W40
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W40
W40Explosion of other materialsW40.0Explosion of blasting materialW40.0XXAExplosion of blasting material, initial encounterYesW40.0XXDExplosion of blasting material, subsequent encounterYesW40.0XXSExplosion of blasting material, sequelaYesW40.1Explosion of explosive gasesW40.1XXAExplosion of explosive gases, initial encounterYesW40.1XXDExplosion of explosive gases, subsequent encounterYesW40.1XXSExplosion of explosive gases, sequelaYesW40.8Explosion of other specified explosive materialsW40.8XXAExplosion of oth explosive materials, init encntrYesW40.8XXDExplosion of oth explosive materials, subs encntrYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W40.9XXA?
W40.9XXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Explosion of unspecified explosive materials, initial encounter.
Is W40.9XXA a billable code?
Yes. W40.9XXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W40.9XXA in?
W40.9XXA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W40.9XXA become effective?
W40.9XXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W40.9XXA?
W40.9XXA belongs to category W40, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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