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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W55.51XS ICD-10-CM Code: Bitten by raccoon, 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

W55.51XS

Bitten by raccoon, sequela

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

Classification

Where W55.51XS sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W55

    Contact with other mammals

  4. 4

    Subcategory W55.51

    Bitten by raccoon

  5. 5

    Code W55.51XS

    Bitten by raccoon, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W55.51XS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W55.51XS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W55.51XS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W55.51XS.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W55.51XS.

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 W55.51XS mean?

W55.51XS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Bitten by raccoon, sequela.”

Is W55.51XS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W55.51XS 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 W55.51XS located in ICD-10-CM?

W55.51XS is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W55, Contact with other mammals and subcategory W55.51, Bitten by raccoon.

What coding notes are listed for W55.51XS?

No inclusion terms are listed for W55.51XS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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