Is W56 a billable code?
No. W56 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
W56: Contact with nonvenomous marine animal
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W56 groups related diagnoses under contact with nonvenomous marine animal. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
W56 questions
What does W56 mean?
W56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with nonvenomous marine animal. 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.