W53.1
Non-billableContact with rat
Contact with rat
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)
- Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W53.1?
ICD-10-CM code W53.1 represents "Contact with rat". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W53.1 a billable code?
No, W53.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under W53.1.
What chapter is W53.1 in?
W53.1 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W53.1?
W53.1 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 W53.1?
W53.1 has 2 child codes, including: W53.11 (Bitten by rat), W53.19 (Other contact with rat).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W53.1?
W53.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904691. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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