Is W38 a billable code?
No. W38 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
W38: Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W38 groups related diagnoses under explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
W38 questions
What does W38 mean?
W38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.