W54: Contact with dog
Codes under W54 (Contact with dog). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W54.0 | Bitten by dog | — |
| W54.0 | Bitten by dog | — |
| W54.0XXA | Bitten by dog, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W54.0XXA | Bitten by dog, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W54.0XXD | Bitten by dog, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W54.0XXD | Bitten by dog, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W54.0XXS | Bitten by dog, sequela | ✓ |
| W54.0XXS | Bitten by dog, sequela | ✓ |
| W54.1 | Struck by dog | — |
| W54.1 | Struck by dog | — |
| W54.1XXA | Struck by dog, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W54.1XXA | Struck by dog, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W54.1XXD | Struck by dog, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W54.1XXD | Struck by dog, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W54.1XXS | Struck by dog, sequela | ✓ |
| W54.1XXS | Struck by dog, sequela | ✓ |
| W54.8 | Other contact with dog | — |
| W54.8 | Other contact with dog | — |
| W54.8XXA | Other contact with dog, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W54.8XXA | Other contact with dog, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W54.8XXD | Other contact with dog, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W54.8XXD | Other contact with dog, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W54.8XXS | Other contact with dog, sequela | ✓ |
| W54.8XXS | Other contact with dog, sequela | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code W54?
W54 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Contact with dog. It contains 24 more specific diagnosis codes, 18 of which are billable.
Is W54 a billable code?
No — W54 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example W54.0 — Bitten by dog). 18 of the 24 codes under W54 are billable.
What codes fall under W54?
W54 includes W54.0, W54.0, W54.0XXA, W54.0XXA, W54.0XXD, plus 19 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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