W94.22 – Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from underground
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure
- Code
W94.22(claims format:W9422)- Description
- Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from underground
- Short description
- Expsr to rdct in atmos pressr while surfc from underground
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- Block
- W85-W99 Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure
- Parent codes
- W94 › W94.2
Billable codes under W94.22
W94.22 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- W94.22XA – Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from underground, initial encounterBillable
- W94.22XD – Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from underground, subsequent encounterBillable
- W94.22XS – Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from underground, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
W94 – Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W94
Block W85-W99
Related codes in W94.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W94.22?
W94.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from underground, in the block W85-W99 (Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure).
Is W94.22 a billable code?
No. W94.22 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does W94.22 belong to?
It belongs to category W94 – Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.