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W40.1

Explosion of explosive gases

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

W40W40.1

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Coding Guidelines

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

Specific Codes (3)

W40.1XXABillable

Explosion of explosive gases, initial encounter

W40.1XXDBillable

Explosion of explosive gases, subsequent encounter

W40.1XXSBillable

Explosion of explosive gases, sequela

Related Codes

W40.0Category

Explosion of blasting material

W40.8Category

Explosion of other specified explosive materials

W40.9Category

Explosion of unspecified explosive materials

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