2022 ICD-10-CM Code W90.0XXA
Exposure to radiofrequency, initial encounter
Valid for Submission
| ICD-10: | W90.0XXA |
| Short Description: | Exposure to radiofrequency, initial encounter |
| Long Description: | Exposure to radiofrequency, initial encounter |
Code Classification
W90.0XXA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of exposure to radiofrequency, initial encounter. The code W90.0XXA is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code W90.0XXA might also be used to specify conditions or terms like overexposure to radar radiation, overexposure to radiation, overexposure to radioactive isotopes, overexposure to radiofrequency radiation or overexposure to radiopharmaceuticals.
W90.0XXA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like exposure to radiofrequency. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Overexposure to radar radiation
- Overexposure to radiation
- Overexposure to radioactive isotopes
- Overexposure to radiofrequency radiation
- Overexposure to radiopharmaceuticals
Convert W90.0XXA to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code W90.0XXA its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- E926.0 - Radiofreq radiat exposur (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
Electromagnetic Fields
Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs), also called radiation, are areas of energy that surround electrical devices. Everyday sources of EMFs include
- Power lines
- Electrical wiring
- Microwave ovens
- Computers
- Cell phones
Some people worry about EMF exposure and cancer. Some studies have found a link between EMF exposure and a higher risk of childhood leukemia, but other studies have not. Other studies have not found proof that EMF exposure causes other childhood cancers. Studies in adults did not prove that EMF exposure causes cancer.
Some people worry that cell (wireless) phones cause cancer or other health problems. The phones do give off radiofrequency energy (RF), a form of electromagnetic radiation. So far, scientific evidence has not found a link between cell phone use and health problems in humans. However, scientists need to do more research on this before they can say for sure. If you are worried about avoiding any possible risks, you can limit your exposure by
- Reducing the amount of time you spend using your cell phone
- Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the cell phone
NIH: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)