Category W36

Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder

Clinical Classification Guidelines

7th Character Requirement

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W36

Specific Diagnosis Codes

Explosion and rupture of aerosol can
W36.1
Explosion and rupture of air tank
W36.2
Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank
W36.3
Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder
W36.8
Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder
W36.9