W56.21XABillable
Bitten by orca, initial encounter
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W56
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W56
W56Contact with nonvenomous marine animalW56.0Contact with dolphinW56.01Bitten by dolphinW56.01XABitten by dolphin, initial encounterYesW56.01XDBitten by dolphin, subsequent encounterYesW56.01XSBitten by dolphin, sequelaYesW56.02Struck by dolphinW56.02XAStruck by dolphin, initial encounterYesW56.02XDStruck by dolphin, subsequent encounterYesW56.02XSStruck by dolphin, sequelaYesW56.09Other contact with dolphinW56.09XAOther contact with dolphin, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W56.21XA?
W56.21XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Bitten by orca, initial encounter.
Is W56.21XA a billable code?
Yes. W56.21XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W56.21XA in?
W56.21XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W56.21XA become effective?
W56.21XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W56.21XA?
W56.21XA belongs to category W56, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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