W36: Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
Codes under W36 (Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W36.1 | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can | — |
| W36.1 | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can | — |
| W36.1XXA | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.1XXA | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.1XXD | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.1XXD | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.1XXS | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.1XXS | Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.2 | Explosion and rupture of air tank | — |
| W36.2 | Explosion and rupture of air tank | — |
| W36.2XXA | Explosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.2XXA | Explosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.2XXD | Explosion and rupture of air tank, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.2XXD | Explosion and rupture of air tank, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.2XXS | Explosion and rupture of air tank, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.2XXS | Explosion and rupture of air tank, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.3 | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank | — |
| W36.3 | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank | — |
| W36.3XXA | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.3XXA | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.3XXD | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.3XXD | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.3XXS | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.3XXS | Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.8 | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder | — |
| W36.8 | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder | — |
| W36.8XXA | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.8XXA | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.8XXD | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.8XXD | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.8XXS | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.8XXS | Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.9 | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder | — |
| W36.9 | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder | — |
| W36.9XXA | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.9XXA | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W36.9XXD | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.9XXD | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W36.9XXS | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, sequela | ✓ |
| W36.9XXS | Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, sequela | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code W36?
W36 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder. It contains 40 more specific diagnosis codes, 30 of which are billable.
Is W36 a billable code?
No — W36 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example W36.1 — Explosion and rupture of aerosol can). 30 of the 40 codes under W36 are billable.
What codes fall under W36?
W36 includes W36.1, W36.1, W36.1XXA, W36.1XXA, W36.1XXD, plus 35 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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