W53
Non-billableContact with rodent
Contact with rodent
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- contact with saliva, feces or urine of rodent
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with rodent?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with rodent is W53. The full clinical description is "Contact with rodent". W53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W53 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W53 represents “Contact with rodent”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W53 a billable code?
No, W53 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under W53.
What chapter is W53 in?
W53 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W53?
W53 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-).
What are the subcategories under W53?
W53 has 4 child codes, including: W53.0 (Contact with mouse), W53.1 (Contact with rat), W53.2 (Contact with squirrel), W53.8 (Contact with other rodent).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W53?
W53 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904679, C4290477. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W53 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with rodent affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W53?
W53 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA75&XE813.
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