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ICD-10-CM Code for Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction W49.04

ICD-10 code W49.04 for Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction

W49

Includes: exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC

Excludes1: exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)

 
W49.04 Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction
Child Code
Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, initial encounter
Child Code
Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction, sequela

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