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ICD-10-CM Code for Struck by shark W56.42

ICD-10 code W56.42 for Struck by shark is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Struck by shark

W56

Excludes1: contact with venomous marine animal (T63.-)

 
W56.42 Struck by shark
Child Code
Struck by shark, initial encounter
Child Code
Struck by shark, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Struck by shark, sequela

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