W61.22

Struck by other psittacines

Requires 7th character

W61.22 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W61)

  • contact with excreta of birds
  • 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 W61)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at W61). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Contact, with psittacine bird, strike

Parent code

  • W61.2Contact with other psittacinesNeeds 7th char

More specific codes W61.22

  • W61.22XAStruck by other psittacines, initial encounterBillable
  • W61.22XDStruck by other psittacines, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W61.22XSStruck by other psittacines, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • W61.21Bitten by other psittacinesNeeds 7th char
  • W61.29Other contact with other psittacinesNeeds 7th char

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