2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W54Contact with dog

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›W50-W64›W54

ICD-10-CM W54
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

W54 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for contact with dog, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W54.0XXA, W54.0XXD, W54.0XXS, and W54.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
W54
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Contact with dog
Chapter
W50-W64
Exposure to animate mechanical forces

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionW50-W64Exposure to animate mechanical forces
CategoryW54Contact with dog
This CodeW54Contact with dog

Specific Coding for Contact with dogOverview

Non-specific codes like W54 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • W54.0 for Bitten by dog

  • W54.1 for Struck by dog

  • W54.8 for Other contact with dog

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • contact with saliva, feces or urine of dog

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W54

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About W54Overview

Is W54 (Contact with dog) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for contact with dog, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for contact with dog need a more specific code from this category, such as W54.0XXA, W54.0XXD, and W54.0XXS.