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W57Bit/stung by nonvenom insect and oth nonvenomous arthropods

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)

Code Details

Full descriptionBitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods
BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
SectionExposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)
Requires 7th characterYes

Valid 7th Characters

Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • contact with venomous insects and arthropods (T63.2-, T63.3-, T63.4-)

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W57

Subcategories (3)

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