W55.59XABillable
Other contact with raccoon, initial encounter
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W55
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W55
W55Contact with other mammalsW55.0Contact with catW55.01Bitten by catW55.01XABitten by cat, initial encounterYesW55.01XDBitten by cat, subsequent encounterYesW55.01XSBitten by cat, sequelaYesW55.03Scratched by catW55.03XAScratched by cat, initial encounterYesW55.03XDScratched by cat, subsequent encounterYesW55.03XSScratched by cat, sequelaYesW55.09Other contact with catW55.09XAOther contact with cat, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W55.59XA?
W55.59XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other contact with raccoon, initial encounter.
Is W55.59XA a billable code?
Yes. W55.59XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W55.59XA in?
W55.59XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W55.59XA become effective?
W55.59XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W55.59XA?
W55.59XA belongs to category W55, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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