W59Header code — not billable
Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W59
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W59
W59.0Contact with nonvenomous lizardsW59.01Bitten by nonvenomous lizardsW59.01XABitten by nonvenomous lizards, initial encounterYesW59.01XDBitten by nonvenomous lizards, subsequent encounterYesW59.01XSBitten by nonvenomous lizards, sequelaYesW59.02Struck by nonvenomous lizardsW59.02XAStruck by nonvenomous lizards, initial encounterYesW59.02XDStruck by nonvenomous lizards, subsequent encounterYesW59.02XSStruck by nonvenomous lizards, sequelaYesW59.09Other contact with nonvenomous lizardsW59.09XAOther contact with nonvenomous lizards, initial encounterYesW59.09XDOther contact with nonvenomous lizards, subsequent encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W59?
W59 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles.
Is W59 a billable code?
No. W59 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 W59 in?
W59 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W59 become effective?
W59 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W59?
W59 belongs to category W59, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.