W49
Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W49
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with W49
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
