W59
Non-billableContact with other nonvenomous reptiles
Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W59?
ICD-10-CM code W59 represents "Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W59 a billable code?
No, W59 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 W59.
What chapter is W59 in?
W59 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W59?
W59 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 reptile (T63.0-, T63.1-).
What are the subcategories under W59?
W59 has 4 child codes, including: W59.0 (Contact with nonvenomous lizards), W59.1 (Contact with nonvenomous snakes), W59.2 (Contact with turtles), W59.8 (Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W59?
W59 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904976. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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