W61
Non-billableContact with birds (domestic) (wild)
Contact with birds (domestic) (wild)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- contact with excreta of birds
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (8)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with birds (domestic) (wild)?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with birds (domestic) (wild) is W61. The full clinical description is "Contact with birds (domestic) (wild)". W61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W61 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W61 represents “Contact with birds (domestic) (wild)”. 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 W61 a billable code?
No, W61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under W61.
What chapter is W61 in?
W61 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W61?
W61 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-).
What are the subcategories under W61?
W61 has 8 child codes, including: W61.0 (Contact with parrot), W61.1 (Contact with macaw), W61.2 (Contact with other psittacines), W61.3 (Contact with chicken), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for W61?
W61 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904998, C4290480. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W61 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with birds (domestic) (wild) affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W61?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W61 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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