Category W49

Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces

Clinical Classification Guidelines

7th Character Requirement

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W49

Specific Diagnosis Codes

Item causing external constriction
W49.0
Hair causing external constriction
W49.01
String or thread causing external constriction
W49.02
Rubber band causing external constriction
W49.03
Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction
W49.04
Other specified item causing external constriction
W49.09
Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
W49.9