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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W49.03XS ICD-10-CM Code: Rubber band causing external constriction, sequela

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

W49.03XS

Rubber band causing external constriction, sequela

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where W49.03XS sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W49

    Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

  4. 4

    Subcategory W49.03

    Rubber band causing external constriction

  5. 5

    Code W49.03XS

    Rubber band causing external constriction, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W49.03XS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W49.03XS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W49.03XS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W49.03XS.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for W49.03XS.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W49.03XS mean?

W49.03XS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Rubber band causing external constriction, sequela.”

Is W49.03XS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W49.03XS has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is W49.03XS located in ICD-10-CM?

W49.03XS is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W49, Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces and subcategory W49.03, Rubber band causing external constriction.

What coding notes are listed for W49.03XS?

No inclusion terms are listed for W49.03XS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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