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W55.29

Non-billable

Other contact with cow

Other contact with cow

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

W55.2

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)

W55.29XA

Other contact with cow, initial encounter

BillableW55.29XD

Other contact with cow, subsequent encounter

BillableW55.29XS

Other contact with cow, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other contact with cow?

The ICD-10-CM code for other contact with cow is W55.29. The full clinical description is "Other contact with cow". W55.29 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W55.29 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W55.29 represents "Other contact with cow". 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 W55.29 a billable code?

No, W55.29 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 W55.29.

What chapter is W55.29 in?

W55.29 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W55.29?

W55.29 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 W55.29?

W55.29 has 3 child codes, including: W55.29XA (Other contact with cow, initial encounter), W55.29XD (Other contact with cow, subsequent encounter), W55.29XS (Other contact with cow, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W55.29?

W55.29 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904759. 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.