ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W58
Contact with crocodile or alligator
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W58
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W58
7th Character Definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W58):
W58.0 - Contact with alligator
W58.01 - Bitten by alligator
W58.02 - Struck by alligator
W58.03 - Crushed by alligator
W58.09 - Other contact with alligator
W58.1 - Contact with crocodile
W58.11 - Bitten by crocodile
W58.12 - Struck by crocodile
W58.13 - Crushed by crocodile
W58.19 - Other contact with crocodile
About ICD-10-CM Code W58 (Contact with crocodile or alligator)
ICD-10-CM code W58 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 W58 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W58 - Contact with crocodile or alligator. 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 crocodile or alligator.