W86.8
BillableExposure to other electric current
W86.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to other electric current. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhen 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…
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Includes
- •Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on farm (not farmhouse)
- •Exposure to wiring and appliances outdoors
- •Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on public building
- •Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on residential institutions
- •Exposure to wiring and appliances in or on schools
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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