ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W40
Explosion of other materials
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W40
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- assault by explosive material (X96)
- explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
- explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
- intentional self-harm by explosive material (X75)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
- explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
Inclusion Terms
- Explosion of blasting cap
- Explosion of detonator
- Explosion of dynamite
- Explosion of explosive (any) used in blasting operations
Inclusion Terms
- Explosion of acetylene
- Explosion of butane
- Explosion of coal gas
- Explosion in mine NOS
- Explosion of explosive gas
- Explosion of fire damp
- Explosion of gasoline fumes
- Explosion of methane
- Explosion of propane
Inclusion Terms
- Explosion in dump NOS
- Explosion in factory NOS
- Explosion in grain store
- Explosion in munitions
Inclusion Terms
Explosion NOS
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W40
7th Character Definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W40):
About ICD-10-CM Code W40 (Explosion of other materials)
ICD-10-CM code W40 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W40 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W40 - Explosion of other materials. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Explosion of other materials.