W56.8 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
- W56.81 Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals
- W56.81XA Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals, initial encounter
- W56.81XD Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals, subsequent encounter
- W56.81XS Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals, sequela
- W56.82 Struck by other nonvenomous marine animals
- W56.82XA Struck by other nonvenomous marine animals, initial encounter
- W56.82XD Struck by other nonvenomous marine animals, subsequent encounter
- W56.82XS Struck by other nonvenomous marine animals, sequela
- W56.89 Other contact with other nonvenomous marine animals
- W56.89XA Other contact with other nonvenomous marine animals, initial encounter
- W56.89XD Other contact with other nonvenomous marine animals, subsequent encounter
- W56.89XS Other contact with other nonvenomous marine animals, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W56.8 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)
W56.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting