ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
E921.0 — Accident caused by explosion of boilers
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM E921.0
E921.0 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for accident caused by explosion of boilers. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, W35.XXXA (Explosion and rupture of boiler, initial encounter). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- W35.XXXAExplosion and rupture of boiler, initial encounterapproximate
Common questions about E921.0
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 E921.0?
- The GEMs map E921.0 to ICD-10-CM W35.XXXA.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.