W59.21XSBillable
Bitten by turtle, sequela
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W59
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W59
W59Contact with other nonvenomous reptilesW59.0Contact 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 encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W59.21XS?
W59.21XS is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Bitten by turtle, sequela.
Is W59.21XS a billable code?
Yes. W59.21XS is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W59.21XS in?
W59.21XS falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W59.21XS become effective?
W59.21XS has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W59.21XS?
W59.21XS 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.