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W64

Non-billable

Exposure 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W50-W64

Child Codes

3

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)

  • Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)
  • contact with venomous animal (T63.-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

W64.XXXA

Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, init encntr

BillableW64.XXXD

Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, subs encntr

BillableW64.XXXS

Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W64?

ICD-10-CM code W64 represents "Exposure to other animate mechanical forces". It 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.

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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.