W49.0

Non-billable

Item causing external constriction

W49.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Item causing external constriction. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W49.01 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W49
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W49.0?
W49.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Item causing external constriction". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W49.0 a billable code?
No — W49.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W49.01) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W49.0?
W49.0 has 5 more specific child codes, including W49.01, W49.02, W49.03.

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

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