W55.5 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
- W55.51 Bitten by raccoon
- W55.51XA Bitten by raccoon, initial encounter
- W55.51XD Bitten by raccoon, subsequent encounter
- W55.51XS Bitten by raccoon, sequela
- W55.52 Struck by raccoon
- W55.52XA Struck by raccoon, initial encounter
- W55.52XD Struck by raccoon, subsequent encounter
- W55.52XS Struck by raccoon, sequela
- W55.59 Other contact with raccoon
- W55.59XA Other contact with raccoon, initial encounter
- W55.59XD Other contact with raccoon, subsequent encounter
- W55.59XS Other contact with raccoon, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W55.5 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- W50-W64 Exposure to animate mechanical forces
- W55 Contact with other mammals
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W55.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting