W36.2XXA — Explosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounter
Is W36.2XXA billable?
Yes — W36.2XXA is billable for FY2027. W36.2XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W36.2XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W36.2XXA at a glance
| Code | W36.2XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Explosion and rupture of air tank, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in W36.2XXA?
In W36.2XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for W36.2XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W36.2XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W36.2, the nearest indexed parent of W36.2XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Explosion › air tank (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › gas › cylinder › air tank (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W36.2XXA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
How long has W36.2XXA existed?
W36.2XXA 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.