W49.04
Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction
Not billable — category only FY2026 2025-10-01 → 2026-09-30
Exclusions 1 never code together
7th character 3
A initial encounter
D subsequent encounter
S sequela
Instructional notes 3
W49code
Includes
- exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC
V00-Y99chapter
Notes
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.S00-T88
Alongside this code 4 same parent — W49.0
Additional references
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