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ICD-10-CM Code for Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals W56.81

ICD-10 code W56.81 for Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals

W56

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

 
W56.81 Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals
Child Code
Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals, initial encounter
Child Code
Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals, sequela

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