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W59.29

Non-billable

Other contact with turtle

Other contact with 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

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Exposure to turtles

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)

W59.29XA

Other contact with turtle, initial encounter

BillableW59.29XD

Other contact with turtle, subsequent encounter

BillableW59.29XS

Other contact with turtle, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for other contact with turtle is W59.29. The full clinical description is "Other contact with turtle". W59.29 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W59.29 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W59.29 represents "Other contact with 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 W59.29 a billable code?

No, W59.29 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 W59.29.

What chapter is W59.29 in?

W59.29 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W59.29?

W59.29 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 W59.29?

W59.29 has 3 child codes, including: W59.29XA (Other contact with turtle, initial encounter), W59.29XD (Other contact with turtle, subsequent encounter), W59.29XS (Other contact with turtle, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W59.29?

W59.29 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904971, C2904972. 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.