W59.83XA

Crushed by other nonvenomous reptiles, initial encounter

Billable / specificPOA exempt

W59.83XA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W59)

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-) (from W59)
  • contact with venomous reptile (T63.0-, T63.1-) (from W59)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W59). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • W59.83Crushed by other nonvenomous reptilesNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • W59.83XDCrushed by other nonvenomous reptiles, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W59.83XSCrushed by other nonvenomous reptiles, sequelaBillable

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