icd-10 code for dog bite left hand

What is the ICD-10 code for dog bite?

W54.0XXAICD-Code W54. 0XXA is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter.

What is the ICD-10 code for dog bite right hand?

Valid for SubmissionICD-10:S61.451AShort Description:Open bite of right hand, initial encounterLong Description:Open bite of right hand, initial encounter

What is the ICD-10 code for scratched by dog?

Top 10 most common injuries related to non-venomous animalsICD-10 CodeICD-9 CodeICD-10 DescriptionW540XXAE9060Bitten by dog, initial encounterW5501XAE9063Bitten by cat, initial encounterW540XXDE9060Bitten by dog, subsequent encounterW5503XAE9068Scratched by cat, initial encounter6 more rows

What is the ICD-10 code for animal bite?

Bitten by other mammals, initial encounter W55. 81XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM W55. 81XA became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for left hand pain?

M79. 642 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for right hand pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right hand (M79. 641)

What is the ICD-10 code for slip and fall?

W01.0XXAICD-10 code W01. 0XXA for Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

What is the ICD-10 code for fall while walking dog?

Y93. K1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Y93. K1 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for left shoulder pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in left shoulder (M25. 512)

What is the ICD 9 code for dog bite?

E906.0ICD-9 Code E906. 0 -Dog bite- Codify by AAPC.

What is the diagnosis for ICD-10 code R50 9?

ICD-10 code: R50. 9 Fever, unspecified - gesund.bund.de.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin infection?

ICD-10 code: L08. 9 Local infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified - gesund.bund.de.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers (S61). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Convert S61.452A to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S61.452A its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients

Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.

ICD-10 Code: W54.0XXA – Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter

ICD-Code W54.0XXA is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is E906.0.

General ICD-10 Information

ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health problems) is now on its 10th revision. ICD-10 codes are the byproduct of that revision. This medical classification list is generated by the World Health Organization (WHO), and is used to help healthcare providers identify and code health conditions.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers (S61). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Specific Coding for Open bite of left hand

Non-specific codes like S61.452 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for open bite of left hand:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Information for Patients

Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.

What is 7th Character Extension?

For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.

ICD-10-CM External Cause Index References for 'W54.0 - Bitten by dog'

The ICD-10-CM External Cause Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code W54.0. Click on any term below to browse the external cause index.