W54
Non-billableContact with dog
Contact with dog
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 dog
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 (3)
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 dog?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with dog is W54. The full clinical description is "Contact with dog". W54 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W54 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W54 represents “Contact with dog”. 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 W54 a billable code?
No, W54 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W54.
What chapter is W54 in?
W54 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W54?
W54 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 W54?
W54 has 3 child codes, including: W54.0 (Bitten by dog), W54.1 (Struck by dog), W54.8 (Other contact with dog).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W54?
W54 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904713, C4290478. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W54 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with dog 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 W54?
W54 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA7Z (Unintentional contact with person, animal or plant, type unspecified).
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