W59.29XA

✓ Billable

Other contact with turtle, initial encounter

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

W59.2

• contact with tortoises (W59.8-)

W59

• contact with venomous reptile (T63.0-, T63.1-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code W59.29XA represents other contact with turtle, initial encounter. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that W59.29XA has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W59.29XA?

ICD-10-CM code W59.29XA is "Other contact with turtle, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is W59.29XA a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, W59.29XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with W59.29XA?

W59.29XA has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in W59.29

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

W59.29XDOther contact with turtle, subsequent encounter W59.29XSOther contact with turtle, sequela

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Code Information

CodeW59.29XA

BillableYes

ParentW59.29

CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Excludes12 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)