Question 1

Is W49 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, W49 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code W49 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code W49 represents Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code W49?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for W49 is section:W20-W49 (Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from W49?

Accepted Answer

Code W49 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with W49 as they represent different diagnoses.

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