Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods, initial encounter. W57. XXXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Code W57. XXX- (A, D, or S), bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods, is an external cause code used to describe the cause of an injury or other health condition.May 1, 2017
Valid for SubmissionICD-10:W57.XXXAShort Description:Bit/stung by nonvenom insect & oth nonvenom arthropods, initLong Description:Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods, initial encounter
Different insects can leave different types of bite marks, including those appearing in a line. Fleas can bite multiple times, leaving clusters of tiny red bumps in a row. Flea bites are often on the lower part of the body, such as on the legs, ankles, and feet.
“Toxic effect of venom of bees, accidental, initial encounter” (ICD-10 code T63441A) is the most common injury related to venomous animals.
W54.0XXAICD-Code W54. 0XXA is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter.
What Causes Erythema Migrans? Erythema Migrans is often the first sign of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are transmitted to humans through infected deer ticks.Apr 14, 2021
Certainly, Ixodida, that includes hard and soft tick species, is proven to be a venomous taxonomic Order in Chelicerata [3]. In fact, the bite from a single tick can produce several types of toxicoses [4]; paralysis being the most common and recognized form of tick-induced toxicoses [3,5].
Note that the External Causes code can never be first-listed or the only code captured for a tick bite.Sep 1, 2020
Both bed bug and chigger bites appear as raised, red, inflamed spots on your skin. Bed bug bites appear most frequently near areas of exposed skin and may appear in lines or in random clusters. Chigger bites are grouped together in locations near tight-fitting clothing.May 25, 2020
Common symptoms of flea bites include small red marks on your skin and intense itching. The bites are sometimes grouped together in threes. Flea bites generally occur on or near the: feet and lower legs.
Fleabites may group into clusters or lines. The bites sometimes appear in a straight line of three or four bites. Fleas bite whenever they get the chance. Bed bugs tend to feed every 3 days and may be more likely to feed at night.Nov 5, 2019