W59.89XABillable
Other contact with other nonvenomous reptiles, initial encounter
Short description: Other contact with other nonvenomous reptiles, init encntr
- 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 W59.89XA?
W59.89XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other contact with other nonvenomous reptiles, initial encounter.
Is W59.89XA a billable code?
Yes. W59.89XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W59.89XA in?
W59.89XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W59.89XA become effective?
W59.89XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W59.89XA?
W59.89XA 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.