Is W59.22 a billable code?
No. W59.22 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
W59.22: Struck by turtle
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W59.22 groups related diagnoses under struck by turtle. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in W59.2 Contact with turtles
W59.22 questions
What does W59.22 mean?
W59.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for Struck by turtle. 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.