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W55.03

Non-billable

Scratched by cat

Scratched by cat

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W50-W64

Parent Code

W55.0

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • contact with saliva, feces or urine of mammal

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)
  • animal being ridden- see transport accidents
  • bitten or struck by dog (W54)
  • bitten or struck by rodent (W53.-)
  • contact with marine mammals (W56.-)

Child Codes (3)

W55.03XA

Scratched by cat, initial encounter

BillableW55.03XD

Scratched by cat, subsequent encounter

BillableW55.03XS

Scratched by cat, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for scratched by cat?

The ICD-10-CM code for scratched by cat is W55.03. The full clinical description is "Scratched by cat". W55.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W55.03 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W55.03 represents "Scratched by cat". 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 W55.03 a billable code?

No, W55.03 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 W55.03.

What chapter is W55.03 in?

W55.03 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W55.03?

W55.03 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-); animal being ridden- see transport accidents; bitten or struck by dog (W54); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under W55.03?

W55.03 has 3 child codes, including: W55.03XA (Scratched by cat, initial encounter), W55.03XD (Scratched by cat, subsequent encounter), W55.03XS (Scratched by cat, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W55.03?

W55.03 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0238909. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.