Question 1

Is W54 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, W54 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code W54 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code W54 represents Contact with dog. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code W54?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for W54 is section:W50-W64 (Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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