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W59.19

Non-billable

Other contact with nonvenomous snake

Other contact with nonvenomous snake

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

W59.1

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

Child Codes (3)

W59.19XA

Other contact with nonvenomous snake, initial encounter

BillableW59.19XD

Other contact with nonvenomous snake, subsequent encounter

BillableW59.19XS

Other contact with nonvenomous snake, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other contact with nonvenomous snake?

The ICD-10-CM code for other contact with nonvenomous snake is W59.19. The full clinical description is "Other contact with nonvenomous snake". W59.19 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W59.19 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W59.19 represents "Other contact with nonvenomous snake". 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 W59.19 a billable code?

No, W59.19 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 W59.19.

What chapter is W59.19 in?

W59.19 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W59.19?

W59.19 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 W59.19?

W59.19 has 3 child codes, including: W59.19XA (Other contact with nonvenomous snake, initial encounter), W59.19XD (Other contact with nonvenomous snake, subsequent encounter), W59.19XS (Other contact with nonvenomous snake, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W59.19?

W59.19 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904959. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.