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W50.3

Non-billable

Accidental bite by another person

Accidental bite by another person

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

W50

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Human bite
  • Bite by another person NOS

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • hit, strike, kick, twist, bite, or scratch by another person NOS

Child Codes (3)

Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental bite by another person?

The ICD-10-CM code for accidental bite by another person is W50.3. The full clinical description is "Accidental bite by another person". W50.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W50.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W50.3 represents “Accidental bite by another person”. 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 W50.3 a billable code?

No, W50.3 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 W50.3.

What chapter is W50.3 in?

W50.3 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W50.3?

W50.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-); assault by bodily force (Y04); struck by objects (W20-W22).

What are the subcategories under W50.3?

W50.3 has 3 child codes, including: W50.3XXA (Accidental bite by another person, initial encounter), W50.3XXD (Accidental bite by another person, subsequent encounter), W50.3XXS (Accidental bite by another person, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W50.3?

W50.3 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904661, C2904660, C0005660. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W50.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like accidental bite by another person 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 W50.3?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W50.3 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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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.