ICD-10-CM W59.29: Other contact with turtle

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W59.29

Other contact with turtle

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W59.29

Inclusion Terms

Exposure to turtles

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code W59.29 (Other contact with turtle)

ICD-10-CM code W59.29 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 W59.29 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W59.29 - Other contact with turtle. 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 Other contact with turtle.