W55.22XD is the authoritative medical code for Struck by cow, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for struck by cow, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM W55.22XD), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Struck by cow, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W55.22D. Includes: contact with saliva, feces or urine of mammal. Inclusion terms: Gored by bull. Excludes1 (not coded here): animal being ridden- see transport accidents; bitten or struck by dog W54; bitten or struck by rodent W53.-; contact with marine mammals W56.-; Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants T63.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W55.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W55.22XD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- contact with saliva, feces or urine of mammal
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- animal being ridden- see transport accidents
- bitten or struck by dog W54
- bitten or struck by rodent W53.-
- contact with marine mammals W56.-
- Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants T63.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does W55.22XD require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W55.
What can't be coded together with W55.22XD?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, W55.22XD must not be reported together with: animal being ridden- see transport accidents; bitten or struck by dog (W54); bitten or struck by rodent (W53.-); contact with marine mammals (W56.-).
What conditions are included under W55.22XD?
Struck by cow, subsequent encounter includes: Gored by bull.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W55.22XD in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W55 — Contact with other mammals
- W55.0 — Contact with cat
- W55.01 — Bitten by cat
- W55.01XA — Bitten by cat, initial encounter
- W55.01XD — Bitten by cat, subsequent encounter
- W55.01XS — Bitten by cat, sequela
- W55.03 — Scratched by cat
- W55.03XA — Scratched by cat, initial encounter
- W55.03XD — Scratched by cat, subsequent encounter
- W55.03XS — Scratched by cat, sequela
View all 40 codes in the W55 family