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W59.22

Non-billable

Struck by turtle

Struck by turtle

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

W59.2

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-)
  • contact with tortoises (W59.8-)

Child Codes (3)

W59.22XA

Struck by turtle, initial encounter

BillableW59.22XD

Struck by turtle, subsequent encounter

BillableW59.22XS

Struck by turtle, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for struck by turtle?

The ICD-10-CM code for struck by turtle is W59.22. The full clinical description is "Struck by turtle". W59.22 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W59.22 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W59.22 represents "Struck by turtle". 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 W59.22 a billable code?

No, W59.22 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 W59.22.

What chapter is W59.22 in?

W59.22 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W59.22?

W59.22 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-); contact with tortoises (W59.8-).

What are the subcategories under W59.22?

W59.22 has 3 child codes, including: W59.22XA (Struck by turtle, initial encounter), W59.22XD (Struck by turtle, subsequent encounter), W59.22XS (Struck by turtle, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W59.22?

W59.22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904967. 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.