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W58 - Contact with crocodile or alligator


The ICD 10 Code for Contact with crocodile or alligator is listed as W58.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W58
Description: Contact with crocodile or alligator
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W58
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of W58:
W58.0 - Contact with alligator
W58.1 - Contact with crocodile