W56.5 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
- W56.51 Bitten by other fish
- W56.51XA Bitten by other fish, initial encounter
- W56.51XD Bitten by other fish, subsequent encounter
- W56.51XS Bitten by other fish, sequela
- W56.52 Struck by other fish
- W56.52XA Struck by other fish, initial encounter
- W56.52XD Struck by other fish, subsequent encounter
- W56.52XS Struck by other fish, sequela
- W56.59 Other contact with other fish
- W56.59XA Other contact with other fish, initial encounter
- W56.59XD Other contact with other fish, subsequent encounter
- W56.59XS Other contact with other fish, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W56.5 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)
W56.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting