W92Header code — not billable

Exposure to excessive heat of man-made origin

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W92
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W92

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W92?

W92 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Exposure to excessive heat of man-made origin.

Is W92 a billable code?

No. W92 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 W92 in?

W92 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W92 become effective?

W92 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W92?

W92 belongs to category W92, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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