W88.8

Billable

Exposure to other ionizing radiation

W88.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to other ionizing radiation. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W88
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is radiation? Radiation is energy. It travels in the form of energy waves or high-speed particles. Radiation can occur naturally or be man-made. There are two types: Non-ionizing radiation, which includes radio waves, cell phones, microwaves, infrared radiation and visible light Ionizing radiation, which includes ultraviolet radiation, radon , x-rays , and gamma rays What are the sources of radiation exposure?…

Read more about Radiation Exposure at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W88.8?
W88.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exposure to other ionizing radiation". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W88.8 a billable code?
Yes — W88.8 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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