2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›W20-W49›W36

ICD-10-CM W36
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

W36 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for explosion and rupture of gas cylinder, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W36.1XXA, W36.1XXD, W36.1XXS, and W36.2XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
W36
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
Chapter
W20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionW20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
CategoryW36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
This CodeW36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder

Specific Coding for Explosion and rupture of gas cylinderOverview

Non-specific codes like W36 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • W36.1 for Explosion and rupture of aerosol can

  • W36.2 for Explosion and rupture of air tank

  • W36.3 for Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank

  • W36.8 for Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder

  • W36.9 for Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W36

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About W36Overview

Is W36 (Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for explosion and rupture of gas cylinder, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for explosion and rupture of gas cylinder need a more specific code from this category, such as W36.1XXA, W36.1XXD, and W36.1XXS.