Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E926.1
Exposure to infra-red radiation from heaters and lamps
  • Short description: Infra-red appl rad exos.
  • ICD-9-CM E926.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E926.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • E926.1 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM E926.1.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM E926.1: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: E926.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM W90.1XXA Exposure to infrared radiation, initial encounter
E926.1 Excludes
  • physical contact with heater or lamp (E924.8)
Applies To
  • Exposure to infra-red radiation from heaters and lamps as the cause of:
    • blistering
    • burning
    • charring
    • inflammatory change
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