W37.8XXD — Explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose, subsequent encounter
Is W37.8XXD billable?
Yes — W37.8XXD is billable for FY2027. W37.8XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W37.8XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W37.8XXD at a glance
| Code | W37.8XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Explosion and rupture of other pressurized tire, pipe or hose, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in W37.8XXD?
In W37.8XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for W37.8XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W37.8XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W37.8, the nearest indexed parent of W37.8XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Explosion › hose, pressurized (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › pipe, pressurized (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › steam or water lines (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › tire, pressurized (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › vehicle tire NEC (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › pressure, pressurized › hose (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › pressure, pressurized › pipe (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › pressure, pressurized › tire (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W37.8XXD 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 W37.8XXD existed?
W37.8XXD 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.