W59 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W59Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W59 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W59
Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles
- 4
Code W59
Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles
Codes under W59
W59 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W59.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W59.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W59.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- contact with venomous reptile (T63.0-, T63.1-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W59.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W59 mean?
W59 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles.”
Is W59 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W59 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 W59 located in ICD-10-CM?
W59 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W59, Contact with other nonvenomous reptiles.
What coding notes are listed for W59?
No inclusion terms are listed for W59 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: contact with venomous reptile (T63.0-, T63.1-). No Excludes2 note is listed.