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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W94.12XA ICD-10-CM Code: Exposure to other prolonged low air pressure, initial encounter

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

Code definition

Official description

W94.12XA

Exposure to other prolonged low air pressure, initial encounter

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

Classification

Where W94.12XA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W94

    Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

  4. 4

    Subcategory W94.12

    Exposure to other prolonged low air pressure

  5. 5

    Code W94.12XA

    Exposure to other prolonged low air pressure, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W94.12XA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W94.12XA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W94.12XA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W94.12XA.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W94.12XA.

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 W94.12XA mean?

W94.12XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exposure to other prolonged low air pressure, initial encounter.”

Is W94.12XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W94.12XA 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 W94.12XA located in ICD-10-CM?

W94.12XA is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W94, Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure and subcategory W94.12, Exposure to other prolonged low air pressure.

What coding notes are listed for W94.12XA?

No inclusion terms are listed for W94.12XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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