W58.09Header code — not billable
Other contact with alligator
- 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 alligatorW58.02XAStruck by alligator, initial encounterYesW58.02XDStruck by alligator, subsequent encounterYesW58.02XSStruck by alligator, sequelaYesW58.03Crushed by alligatorW58.03XACrushed by alligator, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W58.09?
W58.09 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other contact with alligator.
Is W58.09 a billable code?
No. W58.09 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 W58.09 in?
W58.09 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W58.09 become effective?
W58.09 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W58.09?
W58.09 belongs to category W58, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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