W49 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for W49 ICD 10 code
- exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC
Type 1 excludes for W49 ICD 10 code
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
Codes
- W49.0 Item causing external constriction
- W49.01 Hair causing external constriction
- W49.01XA Hair causing external constriction, initial encounter
- W49.01XD Hair causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
- W49.01XS Hair causing external constriction, sequela
- W49.02 String or thread causing external constriction
- W49.02XA String or thread causing external constriction, initial encounter
- W49.02XD String or thread causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
- W49.02XS String or thread causing external constriction, sequela
- W49.03 Rubber band causing external constriction
- W49.03XA Rubber band causing external constriction, initial encounter
- W49.03XD Rubber band causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
- W49.03XS Rubber band causing external constriction, sequela
- W49.04 Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction
- W49.04XA Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, initial encounter
- W49.04XD Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
- W49.04XS Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, sequela
- W49.09 Other specified item causing external constriction
- W49.09XA Other specified item causing external constriction, initial encounter
- W49.09XD Other specified item causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
- W49.09XS Other specified item causing external constriction, sequela
- W49.9 Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
- W49.9XXA Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, initial encounter
- W49.9XXD Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, subsequent encounter
- W49.9XXS Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W49 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W49 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting