W54Header code — not billable
Contact with dog
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W54
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W54
W54.0Bitten by dogW54.0XXABitten by dog, initial encounterYesW54.0XXDBitten by dog, subsequent encounterYesW54.0XXSBitten by dog, sequelaYesW54.1Struck by dogW54.1XXAStruck by dog, initial encounterYesW54.1XXDStruck by dog, subsequent encounterYesW54.1XXSStruck by dog, sequelaYesW54.8Other contact with dogW54.8XXAOther contact with dog, initial encounterYesW54.8XXDOther contact with dog, subsequent encounterYesW54.8XXSOther contact with dog, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W54?
W54 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with dog.
Is W54 a billable code?
No. W54 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W54 in?
W54 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W54 become effective?
W54 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W54?
W54 belongs to category W54, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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