W35 — Explosion and rupture of boiler
Is W35 billable?
No — W35 is a non-billable header code. W35 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath W35.
W35 at a glance
| Code | W35 |
|---|---|
| Description | Explosion and rupture of boiler |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is W35 listed in the External Cause Index?
These are the routes through the External Cause of Injuries Index that lead to W35 — how the injury happened, rather than what the injury was.
- Explosion › boiler, not on transport vehicle (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › hot water heater, tank (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with W35 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- explosion and rupture of boiler on watercraft (V93.4)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W35 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
What codes fall under W35? (3)
How long has W35 existed?
W35 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.