W56.1 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
- W56.11 Bitten by sea lion
- W56.11XA Bitten by sea lion, initial encounter
- W56.11XD Bitten by sea lion, subsequent encounter
- W56.11XS Bitten by sea lion, sequela
- W56.12 Struck by sea lion
- W56.12XA Struck by sea lion, initial encounter
- W56.12XD Struck by sea lion, subsequent encounter
- W56.12XS Struck by sea lion, sequela
- W56.19 Other contact with sea lion
- W56.19XA Other contact with sea lion, initial encounter
- W56.19XD Other contact with sea lion, subsequent encounter
- W56.19XS Other contact with sea lion, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W56.1 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- W50-W64 Exposure to animate mechanical forces
- W56 Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W56.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting