W56.3 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
- W56.31 Bitten by other marine mammals
- W56.31XA Bitten by other marine mammals, initial encounter
- W56.31XD Bitten by other marine mammals, subsequent encounter
- W56.31XS Bitten by other marine mammals, sequela
- W56.32 Struck by other marine mammals
- W56.32XA Struck by other marine mammals, initial encounter
- W56.32XD Struck by other marine mammals, subsequent encounter
- W56.32XS Struck by other marine mammals, sequela
- W56.39 Other contact with other marine mammals
- W56.39XA Other contact with other marine mammals, initial encounter
- W56.39XD Other contact with other marine mammals, subsequent encounter
- W56.39XS Other contact with other marine mammals, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W56.3 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)
W56.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting