W58.02XABillable
Struck by alligator, initial encounter
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W58
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W58
W58Contact with crocodile or alligatorW58.0Contact with alligatorW58.01Bitten by alligatorW58.01XABitten by alligator, initial encounterYesW58.01XDBitten by alligator, subsequent encounterYesW58.01XSBitten by alligator, sequelaYesW58.02Struck by alligatorW58.02XDStruck 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 W58.02XA?
W58.02XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Struck by alligator, initial encounter.
Is W58.02XA a billable code?
Yes. W58.02XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W58.02XA in?
W58.02XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W58.02XA become effective?
W58.02XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W58.02XA?
W58.02XA belongs to category W58, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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