W61.62Header code — not billable
Struck by duck
- 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 W61.62?
W61.62 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Struck by duck.
Is W61.62 a billable code?
No. W61.62 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 W61.62 in?
W61.62 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W61.62 become effective?
W61.62 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W61.62?
W61.62 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.