W85

Billable

Exposure to electric transmission lines

W85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to electric transmission lines. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
V00-Y99
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you come in direct contact with electricity, it can pass through your body and cause injuries. These electrical injuries can be external or internal. You may have one or both types. External injuries are skin burns . Internal injuries include damage to your organs, bones, muscles, and nerves. You could also have abnormal heart rhythms and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). How bad your injuries are depends on how…

Read more about Electrical Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Broken power line

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W85?
W85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exposure to electric transmission lines". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W85 a billable code?
Yes — W85 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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