W89

Non-billable

Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light

W89 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W89.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • exposure to welding light (arc)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • exposure to sunlight (X32)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W89?
W89 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W89 a billable code?
No — W89 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W89.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W89?
W89 has 4 more specific child codes, including W89.0, W89.1, W89.8.

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

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