Contact with nonvenomous amphibians (W62) ICD-10-CM
The W62 code range covers contact with nonvenomous amphibians with 13 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W62
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the W62 Range 13 codes · 9 billable
- W62 Contact with nonvenomous amphibiansNon-billable
- W62.0 Contact with nonvenomous frogsNon-billable
- W62.0XXA Contact with nonvenomous frogs, initial encounter
- W62.0XXD Contact with nonvenomous frogs, subsequent encounter
- W62.0XXS Contact with nonvenomous frogs, sequela
- W62.1 Contact with nonvenomous toadsNon-billable
- W62.1XXA Contact with nonvenomous toads, initial encounter
- W62.1XXD Contact with nonvenomous toads, subsequent encounter
- W62.1XXS Contact with nonvenomous toads, sequela
- W62.9 Contact with other nonvenomous amphibiansNon-billable
- W62.9XXA Contact with other nonvenomous amphibians, initial encounter
- W62.9XXD Contact with other nonvenomous amphibians, subsequent encounter
- W62.9XXS Contact with other nonvenomous amphibians, sequela
About the W62 Code Range
The ICD-10 code W62 covers encounters involving contact with nonvenomous amphibians, including frogs, toads, and other similar creatures. This code group is used to identify and classify injuries or exposures caused by such animals during medical documentation and billing.
This section includes specific subcodes for contact with nonvenomous frogs (W62.0), toads (W62.1), and other nonvenomous amphibians (W62.9). The latter may also be described as "exposure to attack by amphibian." Each subcategory is further divided into initial encounters, subsequent encounters, and sequela (long-term effects) to accurately track the patient's medical course. For those seeking the ICD-10 code for contact with nonvenomous frogs or toads, these detailed codes help precisely document the cause of injury or exposure, assisting both healthcare providers and coders in proper reporting and follow-up care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W62 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the W62 range classify?
The range classifies contact with nonvenomous amphibians. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
