W93.2XXABillable
Prolonged exposure in deep freeze unit or refrigerator, initial encounter
Short description: Prolonged exposure in deep freeze unit or refrigerator, init
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W93
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W93
W93Exposure to excessive cold of man-made originW93.0Contact with or inhalation of dry iceW93.01Contact with dry iceW93.01XAContact with dry ice, initial encounterYesW93.01XDContact with dry ice, subsequent encounterYesW93.01XSContact with dry ice, sequelaYesW93.02Inhalation of dry iceW93.02XAInhalation of dry ice, initial encounterYesW93.02XDInhalation of dry ice, subsequent encounterYesW93.02XSInhalation of dry ice, sequelaYesW93.1Contact with or inhalation of liquid airW93.11Contact with liquid air
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W93.2XXA?
W93.2XXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Prolonged exposure in deep freeze unit or refrigerator, initial encounter.
Is W93.2XXA a billable code?
Yes. W93.2XXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W93.2XXA in?
W93.2XXA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W93.2XXA become effective?
W93.2XXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W93.2XXA?
W93.2XXA belongs to category W93, 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.