2025 ICD-10-CM code W53.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Exposure to animate mechanical forces Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality Feed
Contact with a mouse.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services rendered.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of an injury or illness resulting from the mouse contact.This might include wound care, infection management, or treatment of an allergic reaction.
The clinical responsibility depends on the nature of the encounter. If an injury has occurred, it might involve wound care and infection control. If a disease is suspected, further investigations might be required.
- Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality
- W53-W64: Exposure to animate mechanical forces
In simple words: This code is used when someone has come into contact with a mouse, such as a bite or scratch, causing an injury or illness.
This code classifies encounters resulting from contact with a mouse.This may include bites, scratches, or other forms of contact resulting in injury or illness.Further specification may be needed using seventh characters (A, D, S) to indicate the encounter's nature (initial, subsequent, or sequela).
Example 1: A child is bitten by a mouse while playing in the backyard, resulting in a minor wound requiring cleaning and bandaging.Code W53.01XA would be used., An adult experiences an allergic reaction after handling a mouse, resulting in symptoms such as rash and respiratory distress.The appropriate allergy code would be used as the primary code, with W53.09XD as a secondary code to indicate contact with the mouse., A patient presents with a severe infection resulting from a mouse bite that occurred several weeks prior.Code W53.01XS would be used to indicate the sequela.
Documentation should include a clear description of the encounter with the mouse (e.g., bite, scratch, other contact), the location of the injury, the date of the event, and any treatment provided. If an infection or allergic reaction develops, this should also be documented.
** This code should be used in conjunction with codes from other chapters to indicate the nature of the injury or illness.Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM guidelines for the most accurate coding.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility