W86.1XXD — Exposure to industrial wiring, appliances and electrical machinery, subsequent encounter
Is W86.1XXD billable?
Yes — W86.1XXD is billable for FY2027. W86.1XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W86.1XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W86.1XXD at a glance
| Code | W86.1XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Exposure to industrial wiring, appliances and electrical machinery, 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 W86.1XXD?
In W86.1XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for W86.1XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W86.1XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W86.1, the nearest indexed parent of W86.1XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Exposure › electric current › conductor (to)
- Exposure › electric current › control apparatus (to)
- Exposure › electric current › electric power generating plant, distribution station (to)
- Exposure › electric current › transformer (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to W86.1XXD.
- Exposure to conductors
- Exposure to control apparatus
- Exposure to electrical equipment and machinery
- Exposure to transformers
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W85-W99
The conditions below can never be reported together with W86.1XXD 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 W86.1XXD existed?
W86.1XXD 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.