ICD-10-CM W59: Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W59

Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W59

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

contact with venomous reptile (T63.0-, T63.1-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

contact with tortoises (W59.8-)

Inclusion Terms

Exposure to nonvenomous lizards

Inclusion Terms

Exposure to turtles

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W59

7th Character Definitions

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W59):

W59.0 - Contact with nonvenomous lizards W59.01 - Bitten by nonvenomous lizards W59.02 - Struck by nonvenomous lizards W59.09 - Other contact with nonvenomous lizards W59.1 - Contact with nonvenomous snakes W59.11 - Bitten by nonvenomous snake W59.12 - Struck by nonvenomous snake W59.13 - Crushed by nonvenomous snake W59.19 - Other contact with nonvenomous snake W59.2 - Contact with turtles W59.21 - Bitten by turtle W59.22 - Struck by turtle W59.29 - Other contact with turtle W59.8 - Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles W59.81 - Bitten by other nonvenomous reptiles W59.82 - Struck by other nonvenomous reptiles W59.83 - Crushed by other nonvenomous reptiles W59.89 - Other contact with other nonvenomous reptiles

About ICD-10-CM Code W59 (Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles)

ICD-10-CM code W59 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 W59 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W59 - Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles. 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 other nonvenomous reptiles.