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W49

Non-billable

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

W49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W49.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W49?
W49 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W49 a billable code?
No — W49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W49.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W49?
W49 has 2 more specific child codes, including W49.0, W49.9.
What is excluded from W49?
Excludes1 (not coded here): exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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