Explosion and rupture of boiler (W35) ICD-10-CM
The W35 code range covers explosion and rupture of boiler with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft V93.4
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W35
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the W35 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the W35 Code Range
ICD-10 code W35 covers injuries related to the explosion and rupture of boilers. These codes specify whether the medical encounter is the first treatment, a follow-up, or care for lasting effects of such an accident.
The code W35 and its extensions address incidents involving the accidental explosion of boilers or pressure vessels, commonly referred to as accidents caused by boiler or pressure vessel explosions. The initial encounter code W35.XXXA applies when the patient is being treated for the first time after such an event. The subsequent encounter code W35.XXXD is used for follow-up visits, while the sequela code W35.XXXS relates to complications or conditions that develop later as a direct result of the explosion. Medical coders use these specific distinctions to accurately capture the timing and ongoing care related to injuries from boiler explosions, which assists in proper reporting and resource allocation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W35 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the W35 range classify?
The range classifies explosion and rupture of boiler. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
