W58Header code — not billable
Contact with crocodile or alligator
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W58
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W58
W58.0Contact with alligatorW58.01Bitten by alligatorW58.01XABitten by alligator, initial encounterYesW58.01XDBitten by alligator, subsequent encounterYesW58.01XSBitten by alligator, sequelaYesW58.02Struck by alligatorW58.02XAStruck by alligator, initial encounterYesW58.02XDStruck by alligator, subsequent encounterYesW58.02XSStruck by alligator, sequelaYesW58.03Crushed by alligatorW58.03XACrushed by alligator, initial encounterYesW58.03XDCrushed by alligator, subsequent encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W58?
W58 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with crocodile or alligator.
Is W58 a billable code?
No. W58 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 W58 in?
W58 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W58 become effective?
W58 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W58?
W58 belongs to category W58, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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