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W56.12

Non-billable

Struck by sea lion

Struck by sea lion

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

W56.1

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)
  • contact with venomous marine animal (T63.-)

Child Codes (3)

W56.12XA

Struck by sea lion, initial encounter

BillableW56.12XD

Struck by sea lion, subsequent encounter

BillableW56.12XS

Struck by sea lion, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for struck by sea lion?

The ICD-10-CM code for struck by sea lion is W56.12. The full clinical description is "Struck by sea lion". W56.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W56.12 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W56.12 represents "Struck by sea lion". 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 W56.12 a billable code?

No, W56.12 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 W56.12.

What chapter is W56.12 in?

W56.12 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W56.12?

W56.12 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-); contact with venomous marine animal (T63.-).

What are the subcategories under W56.12?

W56.12 has 3 child codes, including: W56.12XA (Struck by sea lion, initial encounter), W56.12XD (Struck by sea lion, subsequent encounter), W56.12XS (Struck by sea lion, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W56.12?

W56.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904832. 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.