W85Header code — not billable

Exposure to electric transmission lines

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W85
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W85

W85.XXXAExposure to electric transmission lines, initial encounterYesW85.XXXDExposure to electric transmission lines, subs encntrYesW85.XXXSExposure to electric transmission lines, sequelaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W85?

W85 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Exposure to electric transmission lines.

Is W85 a billable code?

No. W85 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 W85 in?

W85 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W85 become effective?

W85 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W85?

W85 belongs to category W85, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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