W56.42Header code — not billable
Struck by shark
- 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 W56.42?
W56.42 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Struck by shark.
Is W56.42 a billable code?
No. W56.42 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 W56.42 in?
W56.42 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W56.42 become effective?
W56.42 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W56.42?
W56.42 belongs to category W56, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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