W38 — Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
Is W38 billable?
No — W38 is a non-billable header code. W38 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 W38.
W38 at a glance
| Code | W38 |
|---|---|
| Description | Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is W38 listed in the External Cause Index?
These are the routes through the External Cause of Injuries Index that lead to W38 — how the injury happened, rather than what the injury was.
- Explosion › pressure, pressurized › cooker (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › pressure, pressurized › specified device NEC (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › pressure, pressurized › vessel (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Object › set in motion by › accidental explosion or rupture of pressure vessel
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W38 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 W38? (3)
How long has W38 existed?
W38 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.