W49

Non-Billable

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

W49 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple sub-diagnoses that fall under this code. Please refer to the sub-diagnoses below.

Related Diagnoses

  • W49.0Item causing external constriction
    • W49.01Hair causing external constriction
      • W49.01XAHair causing external constriction, initial encounter
      • W49.01XDHair causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
      • W49.01XSHair causing external constriction, sequela
    • W49.02String or thread causing external constriction
      • W49.02XAString or thread causing external constriction, initial encounter
      • W49.02XDString or thread causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
      • W49.02XSString or thread causing external constriction, sequela
    • W49.03Rubber band causing external constriction
      • W49.03XARubber band causing external constriction, initial encounter
      • W49.03XDRubber band causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
      • W49.03XSRubber band causing external constriction, sequela
    • W49.04Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction
      • W49.04XARing or other jewelry causing external constriction, initial encounter
      • W49.04XDRing or other jewelry causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
      • W49.04XSRing or other jewelry causing external constriction, sequela
    • W49.09Other specified item causing external constriction
      • W49.09XAOther specified item causing external constriction, initial encounter
      • W49.09XDOther specified item causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
      • W49.09XSOther specified item causing external constriction, sequela
  • W49.9Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
    • W49.9XXAExposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, initial encounter
    • W49.9XXDExposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, subsequent encounter
    • W49.9XXSExposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, sequela