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ICD-10-CM Code for Bitten by dog, initial encounter W54.0XXA

ICD-10 code W54.0XXA for Bitten by dog, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Bitten by dog, initial encounter

W54

Includes: contact with saliva, feces or urine of dog

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