ICD-10 Diagnosis Code W55.21XD
Bitten by cow, subsequent encounter
Diagnosis Code W55.21XD
ICD-10: W55.21XD
Short Description: Bitten by cow, subsequent encounter
Long Description: Bitten by cow, subsequent encounter
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W55.21XD
Valid for Submission
The code W55.21XD is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
Short Description: Bitten by cow, subsequent encounter
Long Description: Bitten by cow, subsequent encounter
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W55.21XD
Valid for Submission
The code W55.21XD is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
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External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y98)
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Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)
- Contact with other mammals (W55)
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Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)
Information for Medical Professionals
Convert to ICD-9 
General Equivalence Map
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
Present on Admission (POA)Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.
The code W55.21XD is exempt from POA reporting.
General Equivalence MapThe ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- E906.3 - Animal bite NEC (approximate) Approximate Flag
The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
Present on Admission (POA)
Present on AdmissionThe Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.
The code W55.21XD is exempt from POA reporting.
Information for Patients
Animal Bites
Also called: Cat bites, Dog bites
Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.
To prevent animal bites and complications from bites
- Never pet, handle, or feed unknown animals
- Leave snakes alone
- Watch your children closely around animals
- Vaccinate your cats, ferrets, and dogs against rabies
- Spay or neuter your dog to make it less aggressive
- Get a tetanus booster if you have not had one recently
- Wear boots and long pants when you are in areas with venomous snakes
If an animal bites you, clean the wound with soap and water as soon as possible. Get medical attention if necessary.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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