W55.03 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- W55.03XA Scratched by cat, initial encounter
- W55.03XD Scratched by cat, subsequent encounter
- W55.03XS Scratched by cat, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W55.03 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- W50-W64 Exposure to animate mechanical forces
- W55 Contact with other mammals
- W55.0 Contact with cat
- W55.1 Contact with horse
- W55.2 Contact with cow
- W55.3 Contact with other hoof stock
- W55.4 Contact with pig
- W55.5 Contact with raccoon
- W55.8 Contact with other mammals
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W55.03 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about W55.03 ICD 10 code
An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.
Other common types of injuries include:
- Animal bites
- Bruises
- Burns
- Dislocations
- Electrical injuries
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Sprains and strains