ICD-10-CM · Chapter 20 · V00-Y99
W49 Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
Includes
- exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
Subcodes
Subcodes are listed below for reference. Detail pages are not available for chapters 11–22.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W49..0 | Item causing external constriction | No |
| W49..01 | Hair causing external constriction | No |
| W49..02 | String or thread causing external constriction | No |
| W49..03 | Rubber band causing external constriction | No |
| W49..04 | Ring or other jewelry causing external constriction | No |
| W49..09 | Other specified item causing external constriction | No |
| W49..9 | Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces | No |
Last reviewed: September 2026