Contact with dog - W54
This notation helps users understand the scope of a code W54 category and provides additional information about the conditions or terms that fall under that category.
Category Includes:
- contact with saliva, feces or urine of dog
The seventh character in ICD-10-CM is an essential component that adds specificity to diagnosis codes by indicating aspects like the encounter type, stage, or other relevant clinical details.
Category SevenChr Note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W54
These ranges represents subcategories of Contact with dog. The "W54" signifies that these are the diseases within this broad category.