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 W49.0 Item causing external constriction W49.01 Hair causing external constriction W49.01XA Hair causing external constriction, initial encounter W49.01XD Hair causing external constriction, subsequent encounter W49.01XS Hair causing external constriction, sequela W49.02 String or thread causing external constriction W49.02XA String or thread causing external constriction, initial encounter W49.02XD String or thread causing external constriction, subsequent encounter W49.02XS String or thread causing external constriction, sequela W49.03 Rubber band causing external constriction W49.03XA Rubber band causing external constriction, initial encounter W49.03XD Rubber band causing external constriction, subsequent encounter W49.03XS Rubber band causing external constriction, sequela W49.04 Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction W49.04XA Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, initial encounter W49.04XD Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, subsequent encounter W49.04XS Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, sequela W49.09 Other specified item causing external constriction W49.09XA Other specified item causing external constriction, initial encounter W49.09XD Other specified item causing external constriction, subsequent encounter W49.09XS Other specified item causing external constriction, sequela W49.9 Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces W49.9XXA Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, initial encounter W49.9XXD Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, subsequent encounter W49.9XXS Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces, sequela