Kodex

Section

W49.9

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

Hierarchy

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
  - W49 Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
    - W49.9 Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
      - W49.9XXA initial encounter
      - W49.9XXD subsequent encounter
      - W49.9XXS sequela

Notes

This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Includes

exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC

Excludes 1

exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- Y36 Operations of war
- Y37 Military operations

X92-Y09 Assault (X92-Y09)
contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
- W50-W64 Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)
exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- Y36 Operations of war
- Y37 Military operations
X71-X83 Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)