ICD-10-CM External Cause Index · FY 2026 8 Entries
Constriction in the External Cause Index ICD-10-CM
The main term Constriction (external) carries 8 external cause index entries pointing to 5 ICD-10-CM codes. Every indented line below refines the event by vehicle, object, place, or intent. External cause codes are reported after the injury code; verify the 7th character on the code page.
✓ Built from the official CMS FY 2026 index fileEffective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026
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Index Entries
5
Codes Referenced
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Default Code
C
Letter
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ICD-10-CM
Index Entries Under Constriction 8 entries · 5 codes
Constriction (external)
hair W49.01 Non-billable
jewelry W49.04 Non-billable
ring W49.04 Non-billable
rubber band W49.03 Non-billable
specified item NEC W49.09 Non-billable
string W49.02 Non-billable
thread W49.02 Non-billable
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Related Index Terms
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, FY 2026 ICD-10-CM External Cause of Injuries Index release files, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
