W56.5
Non-billableContact with other fish
Contact with other fish
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W56.5?
ICD-10-CM code W56.5 represents "Contact with other fish". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W56.5 a billable code?
No, W56.5 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 W56.5.
What chapter is W56.5 in?
W56.5 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W56.5?
W56.5 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 W56.5?
W56.5 has 3 child codes, including: W56.51 (Bitten by other fish), W56.52 (Struck by other fish), W56.59 (Other contact with other fish).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W56.5?
W56.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904879. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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