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FY2027

W39.XXXSDischarge of firework, sequela

Billable

Is W39.XXXS billable?

Yes — W39.XXXS is billable for FY2027. W39.XXXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W39.XXXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

W39.XXXS at a glance

CodeW39.XXXS
DescriptionDischarge of firework, sequela
BillableYes
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

How is W39.XXXS listed in the External Cause Index?

The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W39, the nearest indexed parent of W39.XXXS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.

  • Fireworks (explosion)
  • Dischargefirework (accidental)
  • Explosionfireworks (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49

The conditions below can never be reported together with W39.XXXS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

How long has W39.XXXS existed?

W39.XXXS 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.

What other codes are in the W39 family? (2)