U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W53 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with rodent

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

W53

Contact with rodent

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where W53 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W53

    Contact with rodent

  4. 4

    Code W53

    Contact with rodent

More specific choices

Codes under W53

W53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W53.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W53.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W53.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W53.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for W53.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W53 mean?

W53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with rodent.”

Is W53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. W53 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is W53 located in ICD-10-CM?

W53 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W53, Contact with rodent.

What coding notes are listed for W53?

No inclusion terms are listed for W53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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