Is W55.03 a billable code?
No. W55.03 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
W55.03: Scratched by cat
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W55.03 groups related diagnoses under scratched by cat. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in W55.0 Contact with cat
W55.03 questions
What does W55.03 mean?
W55.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for Scratched by cat. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.