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W56.42

Non-billable

Struck by shark

Struck by shark

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

W56.4

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)

W56.42XA

Struck by shark, initial encounter

BillableW56.42XD

Struck by shark, subsequent encounter

BillableW56.42XS

Struck by shark, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for struck by shark?

The ICD-10-CM code for struck by shark is W56.42. The full clinical description is "Struck by shark". W56.42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W56.42 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W56.42 represents "Struck by shark". 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 W56.42 a billable code?

No, W56.42 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 W56.42.

What chapter is W56.42 in?

W56.42 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W56.42?

W56.42 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 W56.42?

W56.42 has 3 child codes, including: W56.42XA (Struck by shark, initial encounter), W56.42XD (Struck by shark, subsequent encounter), W56.42XS (Struck by shark, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W56.42?

W56.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904871. 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.