W56.12 - Struck by sea lion

Version 2023
ICD-10:W56.12
Short Description:Struck by sea lion
Long Description:Struck by sea lion
Status: Not Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y98)
    • Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)
      • Contact with nonvenomous marine animal (W56)

W56.12 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of struck by sea lion. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding for Struck by sea lion

Non-specific codes like W56.12 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for struck by sea lion:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use W56.12XA for initial encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use W56.12XD for subsequent encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use W56.12XS for sequela

Index of External Cause of Injuries

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

Code History