W53.21⚠ Requires 7th Character

Bitten by squirrel

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W53

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W53.21:

Ainitial encounterW53.21XADsubsequent encounterW53.21XDSsequelaW53.21XS

Sub-codes of W53.21(3)

W53.21 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W53.21ABitten by squirrel, initial encounter✓ BillableW53.21DBitten by squirrel, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW53.21SBitten by squirrel, sequela✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W53.21 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Bite, bitten by, rodent, squirrelBite, bitten by, squirrelContact (accidental), with, rodent (feces) (urine), squirrel, bite

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W50-W64Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)├W53Contact with rodent
└W53.21Bitten by squirrel

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