W59

Non-billable

Contact 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W50-W64

Child Codes

4

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 reptile (T63.0-, T63.1-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

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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