W59.1 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
- W59.11 Bitten by nonvenomous snake
- W59.11XA Bitten by nonvenomous snake, initial encounter
- W59.11XD Bitten by nonvenomous snake, subsequent encounter
- W59.11XS Bitten by nonvenomous snake, sequela
- W59.12 Struck by nonvenomous snake
- W59.12XA Struck by nonvenomous snake, initial encounter
- W59.12XD Struck by nonvenomous snake, subsequent encounter
- W59.12XS Struck by nonvenomous snake, sequela
- W59.13 Crushed by nonvenomous snake
- W59.13XA Crushed by nonvenomous snake, initial encounter
- W59.13XD Crushed by nonvenomous snake, subsequent encounter
- W59.13XS Crushed by nonvenomous snake, sequela
- W59.19 Other contact with nonvenomous snake
- W59.19XA Other contact with nonvenomous snake, initial encounter
- W59.19XD Other contact with nonvenomous snake, subsequent encounter
- W59.19XS Other contact with nonvenomous snake, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W59.1 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- W50-W64 Exposure to animate mechanical forces
- W59 Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W59.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting