Is W57 a billable code?
No. W57 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
W57: Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W57 groups related diagnoses under bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
W57 questions
What does W57 mean?
W57 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and other nonvenomous arthropods. 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.