Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder (W36) ICD-10-CM
The W36 code range covers explosion and rupture of gas cylinder with 21 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 15 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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 each code from category W36
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 W36 Range 21 codes · 15 billable
- W36 Explosion and rupture of gas cylinderNon-billable
- W36.1 Explosion and rupture of aerosol canNon-billable
- W36.1XXA Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, initial encounter
- W36.1XXD Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, subsequent encounter
- W36.1XXS Explosion and rupture of aerosol can, sequela
- W36.2 Explosion and rupture of air tankNon-billable
- W36.2XXA Explosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounter
- W36.2XXD Explosion and rupture of air tank, subsequent encounter
- W36.2XXS Explosion and rupture of air tank, sequela
- W36.3 Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tankNon-billable
- W36.3XXA Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, initial encounter
- W36.3XXD Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, subsequent encounter
- W36.3XXS Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequela
- W36.8 Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinderNon-billable
- W36.8XXA Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, initial encounter
- W36.8XXD Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, subsequent encounter
- W36.8XXS Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, sequela
- W36.9 Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinderNon-billable
- W36.9XXA Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, initial encounter
- W36.9XXD Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, subsequent encounter
- W36.9XXS Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder, sequela
About the W36 Code Range
The ICD-10 code W36 category captures injuries caused by the explosion and rupture of gas cylinders, including specific types like aerosol cans, air tanks, and pressurized-gas tanks. These codes are essential for documenting accidents resulting from the sudden failure of pressure vessels.
This section includes detailed codes such as W36.1 for aerosol can explosions and W36.2 for air tank ruptures, each with designations for initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters to track the treatment phase. Synonyms like "accident caused by explosion of pressure vessel" or "accident caused by explosion of aerosol can" clarify that these codes address unexpected ruptures leading to injury. By using these specific codes, healthcare providers can accurately identify the cause of injuries related to gas cylinder failures, facilitating appropriate care and reporting. The inclusion of various seventh characters (A, D, S) ensures precise classification for initial treatment, follow-up care, or residual effects after the incident.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W36 range?
Of the 21 codes in this range, 15 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 W36 range classify?
The range classifies explosion and rupture of gas cylinder. 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.
