W64
Non-billableExposure to other animate mechanical forces
Exposure to other animate mechanical forces
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
- exposure to nonvenomous animal NOS
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 (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to other animate mechanical forces?
The ICD-10-CM code for exposure to other animate mechanical forces is W64. The full clinical description is "Exposure to other animate mechanical forces". W64 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W64 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W64 represents “Exposure to other animate mechanical forces”. 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 W64 a billable code?
No, W64 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 W64.
What chapter is W64 in?
W64 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W64?
W64 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 animal (T63.-).
What are the subcategories under W64?
W64 has 3 child codes, including: W64.XXXA (Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, init encntr), W64.XXXD (Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, subs encntr), W64.XXXS (Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W64?
W64 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905120, C4290481. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W64 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like exposure to other animate mechanical forces 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 W64?
W64 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA7Z (Unintentional contact with person, animal or plant, type unspecified).
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