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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W53.21XS ICD-10-CM Code: Bitten by squirrel, sequela

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

Code definition

Official description

W53.21XS

Bitten by squirrel, sequela

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

Classification

Where W53.21XS 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

    Subcategory W53.21

    Bitten by squirrel

  5. 5

    Code W53.21XS

    Bitten by squirrel, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W53.21XS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W53.21XS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W53.21XS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W53.21XS.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W53.21XS.

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 W53.21XS mean?

W53.21XS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Bitten by squirrel, sequela.”

Is W53.21XS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W53.21XS has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is W53.21XS located in ICD-10-CM?

W53.21XS is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W53, Contact with rodent and subcategory W53.21, Bitten by squirrel.

What coding notes are listed for W53.21XS?

No inclusion terms are listed for W53.21XS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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