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ICD-10-CM Code for Explosion of explosive gases W40.1

ICD-10 code W40.1 for Explosion of explosive gases is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Official Long Descriptor

Explosion of explosive gases
Explosion of acetylene
Explosion of butane
Explosion of coal gas
Explosion in mine NOS
Explosion of explosive gas
Explosion of fire damp
Explosion of gasoline fumes
Explosion of methane
Explosion of propane

W40

Excludes1: assault by explosive material (X96)
explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
intentional self-harm by explosive material (X75)

 
W40.1 Explosion of explosive gases
Child Code
Explosion of explosive gases, initial encounter
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Explosion of explosive gases, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Explosion of explosive gases, sequela

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