W61.21XABillable
Bitten by other psittacines, initial encounter
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W61
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W61
W61Contact with birds (domestic) (wild)W61.0Contact with parrotW61.01Bitten by parrotW61.01XABitten by parrot, initial encounterYesW61.01XDBitten by parrot, subsequent encounterYesW61.01XSBitten by parrot, sequelaYesW61.02Struck by parrotW61.02XAStruck by parrot, initial encounterYesW61.02XDStruck by parrot, subsequent encounterYesW61.02XSStruck by parrot, sequelaYesW61.09Other contact with parrotW61.09XAOther contact with parrot, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W61.21XA?
W61.21XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Bitten by other psittacines, initial encounter.
Is W61.21XA a billable code?
Yes. W61.21XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W61.21XA in?
W61.21XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W61.21XA become effective?
W61.21XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W61.21XA?
W61.21XA belongs to category W61, 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.