W88

Non-billable

Exposure to ionizing radiation

W88 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to ionizing radiation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W88.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • exposure to sunlight (X32)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W88?
W88 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exposure to ionizing radiation". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W88 a billable code?
No — W88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W88.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W88?
W88 has 3 more specific child codes, including W88.0, W88.1, W88.8.
What is excluded from W88?
Excludes1 (not coded here): exposure to sunlight (X32).

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

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