W56.21⚠ Requires 7th Character

Bitten by orca

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W56

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W56.21:

Ainitial encounterW56.21XADsubsequent encounterW56.21XDSsequelaW56.21XS

Sub-codes of W56.21(3)

W56.21 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W56.21ABitten by orca, initial encounter✓ BillableW56.21DBitten by orca, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW56.21SBitten by orca, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W50-W64Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)├W56Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
└W56.21Bitten by orca

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