7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W88

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with W88

  • X32 - exposure to sunlight (X32)

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