W53

Non-billable

Contact with rodent

W53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with rodent. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W53.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • contact with saliva, feces or urine of rodent

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W53?
W53 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with rodent". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W53 a billable code?
No — W53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W53.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W53?
W53 has 4 more specific child codes, including W53.0, W53.1, W53.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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