Question 1

Is W58 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, W58 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 W58 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code W58 represents Contact with crocodile or alligator. 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 W58?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for W58 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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