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ICD-10-CM Code for Bitten by cat, initial encounter W55.01XA

ICD-10 code W55.01XA for Bitten by cat, 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 cat, initial encounter

W55

Includes: contact with saliva, feces or urine of mammal

Excludes1: animal being ridden- see transport accidents
bitten or struck by dog (W54)
bitten or struck by rodent (W53.-)
contact with marine mammals (W56.-)

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