W49.0 - Item causing external constriction

  • Applicable to Item causing external constriction
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM W49.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of W49.0 - other international versions of ICD10 W49.0 may differ.
  • W49.0 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • W49.0 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • W49.0 - Item causing external constriction
    • W49.0 - Item causing external constriction
    • W49.01 - Hair causing external constriction
    • W49.02 - String or thread causing external constriction
    • W49.03 - Rubber band causing external constriction
    • W49.04 - Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction
    • W49.09 - Other specified item causing external constriction

The following codes above W49.0 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to W49.0:

Chapter: V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Category: W49 Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

causing icd 10
 
constriction icd 10
 
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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