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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W61.62XA ICD-10-CM Code: Struck by duck, 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

W61.62XA

Struck by duck, initial encounter

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

Classification

Where W61.62XA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W61

    Contact with birds (domestic) (wild)

  4. 4

    Subcategory W61.62

    Struck by duck

  5. 5

    Code W61.62XA

    Struck by duck, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W61.62XA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W61.62XA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W61.62XA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W61.62XA.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W61.62XA.

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W61.62XA mean?

W61.62XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Struck by duck, initial encounter.”

Is W61.62XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W61.62XA 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 W61.62XA located in ICD-10-CM?

W61.62XA is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W61, Contact with birds (domestic) (wild) and subcategory W61.62, Struck by duck.

What coding notes are listed for W61.62XA?

No inclusion terms are listed for W61.62XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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