Exposure to other animate mechanical forces (W64) ICD-10-CM
The W64 code range covers exposure to other animate mechanical forces with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- exposure to nonvenomous animal NOS
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.
- contact with venomous animal T63
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 code W64
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 W64 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the W64 Code Range
An animal bite or a sting from a stingray can involve force from a living thing.
Within W64, the seventh character separates an initial encounter (W64.XXXA), a subsequent encounter (W64.XXXD), and a sequela, or later effect (W64.XXXS).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W64 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the W64 range classify?
The range classifies exposure to other animate mechanical forces. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
