W56.21XA is the authoritative medical code for Bitten by orca, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for bitten by orca, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM W56.21XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Bitten by orca, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W56.21A. Excludes1 (not coded here): contact with venomous marine animal T63.-; 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 W56.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W56.21XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- contact with venomous marine animal T63.-
- Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants T63.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does W56.21XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W56.
What can't be coded together with W56.21XA?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, W56.21XA must not be reported together with: contact with venomous marine animal (T63.-); Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W56.21XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W56.19XA — Other contact with sea lion, initial encounter
- W56.19XD — Other contact with sea lion, subsequent encounter
- W56.19XS — Other contact with sea lion, sequela
- W56.2 — Contact with orca
- W56.21 — Bitten by orca
- W56.21XD — Bitten by orca, subsequent encounter
- W56.21XS — Bitten by orca, sequela
- W56.22 — Struck by orca
- W56.22XA — Struck by orca, initial encounter
- W56.22XD — Struck by orca, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the W56 family