ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W53
Contact with rodent
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W53
Includes Notes
contact with saliva, feces or urine of rodent
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W53
7th Character Definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W53):
W53.0 - Contact with mouse
W53.01 - Bitten by mouse
W53.09 - Other contact with mouse
W53.1 - Contact with rat
W53.11 - Bitten by rat
W53.19 - Other contact with rat
W53.2 - Contact with squirrel
W53.21 - Bitten by squirrel
W53.29 - Other contact with squirrel
W53.8 - Contact with other rodent
W53.81 - Bitten by other rodent
W53.89 - Other contact with other rodent
About ICD-10-CM Code W53 (Contact with rodent)
ICD-10-CM code W53 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W53 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W53 - Contact with rodent. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Contact with rodent.