W61.9
Non-billableContact with other birds
Contact with other birds
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)
- Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W61.9?
ICD-10-CM code W61.9 represents "Contact with other birds". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W61.9 a billable code?
No, W61.9 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 W61.9.
What chapter is W61.9 in?
W61.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W61.9?
W61.9 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 W61.9?
W61.9 has 3 child codes, including: W61.91 (Bitten by other birds), W61.92 (Struck by other birds), W61.99 (Other contact with other birds).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W61.9?
W61.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905093. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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