W35.XXXA — Explosion and rupture of boiler, initial encounter
Is W35.XXXA billable?
Yes — W35.XXXA is billable for FY2027. W35.XXXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W35.XXXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W35.XXXA at a glance
| Code | W35.XXXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Explosion and rupture of boiler, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is W35.XXXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W35, the nearest indexed parent of W35.XXXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- 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.XXXA 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.XXXA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W35
The conditions below can never be reported together with W35.XXXA 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)
How long has W35.XXXA existed?
W35.XXXA 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.