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W88 Non-Billable Code

Exposure to ionizing radiation

Chapter Classification

Chapter 20 External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Section Detail

W85-W99 Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure (W85-W99)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1
  • exposure to sunlight (X32)
sevenChrDef
  • {'char': 'A', 'text': 'initial encounter'}
  • {'char': 'D', 'text': 'subsequent encounter'}
  • {'char': 'S', 'text': 'sequela'}
sevenChrNote
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W88

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • W88.0 - Exposure to X-rays Billable
  • W88.1 - Exposure to radioactive isotopes Billable
  • W88.8 - Exposure to other ionizing radiation Billable

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