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W64 - Exposure to other animate mechanical forces


The ICD 10 Code for Exposure to other animate mechanical forces is listed as W64.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W64
Description: Exposure to other animate mechanical forces
  • Includes: exposure to nonvenomous animal NOS
  • Excludes1: contact with venomous animal (T63.-)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W64
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
  • Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion (W65-W74)
  • Excludes1: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into water (W16.-)
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to water transport accident (V90.-, V92.-)
  • Excludes2: accidental drowning and submersion due to cataclysm (X34-X39)
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)