W58.0 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
- W58.01 Bitten by alligator
- W58.01XA Bitten by alligator, initial encounter
- W58.01XD Bitten by alligator, subsequent encounter
- W58.01XS Bitten by alligator, sequela
- W58.02 Struck by alligator
- W58.02XA Struck by alligator, initial encounter
- W58.02XD Struck by alligator, subsequent encounter
- W58.02XS Struck by alligator, sequela
- W58.03 Crushed by alligator
- W58.03XA Crushed by alligator, initial encounter
- W58.03XD Crushed by alligator, subsequent encounter
- W58.03XS Crushed by alligator, sequela
- W58.09 Other contact with alligator
- W58.09XA Other contact with alligator, initial encounter
- W58.09XD Other contact with alligator, subsequent encounter
- W58.09XS Other contact with alligator, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W58.0 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- W50-W64 Exposure to animate mechanical forces
- W58 Contact with crocodile or alligator
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W58.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting