W56 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W56Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W56 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W56
Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
- 4
Code W56
Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
More specific choices
Codes under W56
W56 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 W56.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W56.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W56.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- contact with venomous marine animal (T63.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W56.
Transparency
Source and release
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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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W56 mean?
W56 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with nonvenomous marine animal.”
Is W56 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W56 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 W56 located in ICD-10-CM?
W56 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W56, Contact with nonvenomous marine animal.
What coding notes are listed for W56?
No inclusion terms are listed for W56 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: contact with venomous marine animal (T63.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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