W56.19XA ICD-10-CM Code: Other contact with sea lion, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W56.19XAOther contact with sea lion, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W56.19XA sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W56
Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
- 4
Subcategory W56.19
Other contact with sea lion
- 5
Code W56.19XA
Other contact with sea lion, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W56.19XA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W56.19XA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W56.19XA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for W56.19XA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W56.19XA.
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 W56.19XA mean?
W56.19XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other contact with sea lion, initial encounter.”
Is W56.19XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W56.19XA 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 W56.19XA located in ICD-10-CM?
W56.19XA 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 and subcategory W56.19, Other contact with sea lion.
What coding notes are listed for W56.19XA?
No inclusion terms are listed for W56.19XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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