W36 ICD-10-CM Code: Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W36 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W36
Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
- 4
Code W36
Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
More specific choices
Codes under W36
W36 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W36.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W36.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W36.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for W36.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W36.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W36 mean?
W36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder.”
Is W36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W36 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is W36 located in ICD-10-CM?
W36 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W36, Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder.
What coding notes are listed for W36?
No inclusion terms are listed for W36 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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