ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W59.2
Contact with turtles
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W59.2
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
contact with tortoises (W59.8-)
Inclusion Terms
Exposure to turtles
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W59.2 (Contact with turtles)
ICD-10-CM code W59.2 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 W59.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W59.2 - Contact with turtles. 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 turtles.