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W49.9 - Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces


The ICD 10 Code for Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces is listed as W49.9.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W49.9
Description: Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
  • Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)
  • Excludes1: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block Accidents (V00-X58)
Parent W49 - Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of W49.9:
W49.0 - Item causing external constriction