W58.0
Non-billableContact with alligator
Contact with alligator
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W58.0?
ICD-10-CM code W58.0 represents "Contact with alligator". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W58.0 a billable code?
No, W58.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under W58.0.
What chapter is W58.0 in?
W58.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W58.0?
W58.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-).
What are the subcategories under W58.0?
W58.0 has 4 child codes, including: W58.01 (Bitten by alligator), W58.02 (Struck by alligator), W58.03 (Crushed by alligator), W58.09 (Other contact with alligator).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W58.0?
W58.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904909. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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