ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W54
Contact with dog
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W54
Includes Notes
contact with saliva, feces or urine of dog
Inclusion Terms
Knocked over by dog
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W54
7th Character Definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W54):
About ICD-10-CM Code W54 (Contact with dog)
ICD-10-CM code W54 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 W54 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W54 - Contact with dog. 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 dog.