ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W40.8
Explosion of other specified explosive materials
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W40.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
- explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
Inclusion Terms
- Explosion in dump NOS
- Explosion in factory NOS
- Explosion in grain store
- Explosion in munitions
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W40.8 (Explosion of other specified explosive materials)
ICD-10-CM code W40.8 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 W40.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W40.8 - Explosion of other specified explosive 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 specified explosive materials.