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W56.51

Non-billable

Bitten by other fish

Bitten by other fish

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

W56.5

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)

W56.51XA

Bitten by other fish, initial encounter

BillableW56.51XD

Bitten by other fish, subsequent encounter

BillableW56.51XS

Bitten by other fish, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bitten by other fish?

The ICD-10-CM code for bitten by other fish is W56.51. The full clinical description is "Bitten by other fish". W56.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W56.51 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W56.51 represents "Bitten by other fish". 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 W56.51 a billable code?

No, W56.51 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 W56.51.

What chapter is W56.51 in?

W56.51 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W56.51?

W56.51 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 W56.51?

W56.51 has 3 child codes, including: W56.51XA (Bitten by other fish, initial encounter), W56.51XD (Bitten by other fish, subsequent encounter), W56.51XS (Bitten by other fish, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W56.51?

W56.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904880. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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