2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W37Explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose
W37 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W37.0XXA, W37.0XXD, W37.0XXS, and W37.8XXA.
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Specific Coding for Explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hoseOverview
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 W37
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
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Questions About W37Overview
Is W37 (Explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose need a more specific code from this category, such as W37.0XXA, W37.0XXD, and W37.0XXS.
