W57 ICD-10-CM Code: Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W57Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W57 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W57
Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods
- 4
Code W57
Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods
More specific choices
Codes under W57
W57 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 W57.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W57.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W57.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- contact with venomous insects and arthropods (T63.2-, T63.3-, T63.4-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W57.
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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 W57 mean?
W57 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods.”
Is W57 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W57 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 W57 located in ICD-10-CM?
W57 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W57, Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods.
What coding notes are listed for W57?
No inclusion terms are listed for W57 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: contact with venomous insects and arthropods (T63.2-, T63.3-, T63.4-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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