2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›W20-W49›W38

ICD-10-CM W38
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

W38 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W38.XXXA, W38.XXXD, and W38.XXXS.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
W38
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
Chapter
W20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionW20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
CategoryW38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
This CodeW38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

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 code W38

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 W38Overview

Is W38 (Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices need a more specific code from this category, such as W38.XXXA, W38.XXXD, and W38.XXXS.