2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W86Exposure to other specified electric current

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›W85-W99›W86

ICD-10-CM W86
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

W86 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for exposure to other specified electric current, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W86.0XXA, W86.0XXD, W86.0XXS, and W86.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
W86
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Exposure to other specified electric current
Short Description
Exposure to other specified electric current
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
W85-W99
Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionW85-W99Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure
CategoryW86Exposure to other specified electric current
This CodeW86Exposure to other specified electric current

Specific Coding for Exposure to other specified electric currentOverview

Non-specific codes like W86 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • W86.0 for Exposure to domestic wiring and appliances

  • W86.1 for Exposure to industrial wiring, appliances and electrical machinery

  • W86.8 for Exposure to other electric current

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 W86

7th Character

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

Patient EducationClinical

Electrical Injuries

When you come in direct contact with electricity, it can pass through your body and cause injuries. These electrical injuries can be external or internal. You may have one or both types. External injuries are skin burns. Internal injuries include damage to your organs, bones, muscles, and nerves.

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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 W86Overview

Is W86 (Exposure to other specified electric current) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for exposure to other specified electric current, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for exposure to other specified electric current need a more specific code from this category, such as W86.0XXA, W86.0XXD, and W86.0XXS.