U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W90 ICD-10-CM Code: Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

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

Code definition

Official description

W90

Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

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

Classification

Where W90 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W90

    Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

  4. 4

    Code W90

    Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

More specific choices

Codes under W90

W90 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 W90.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W90.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W90.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W90.

Excludes2

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

  • exposure to sunlight (X32)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W90 mean?

W90 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exposure to other nonionizing radiation.”

Is W90 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. W90 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 W90 located in ICD-10-CM?

W90 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W90, Exposure to other nonionizing radiation.

What coding notes are listed for W90?

No inclusion terms are listed for W90 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: exposure to sunlight (X32).

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