W59.2

Non-billable

Contact with turtles

W59.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with turtles. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W59.21 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W59
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • contact with tortoises (W59.8-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W59.2?
W59.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with turtles". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W59.2 a billable code?
No — W59.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W59.21) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W59.2?
W59.2 has 3 more specific child codes, including W59.21, W59.22, W59.29.
What is excluded from W59.2?
Excludes1 (not coded here): contact with tortoises (W59.8-).

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

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