W86

Non-billable

Exposure to other specified electric current

W86 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to other specified electric current. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W86.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
3
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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W86?
W86 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exposure to other specified electric current". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W86 a billable code?
No — W86 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W86.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W86?
W86 has 3 more specific child codes, including W86.0, W86.1, W86.8.

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

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