2025 ICD-10-CM code W53.01XS
(Active) Effective Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Exposure to animate mechanical forces 20 Feed
Bitten by a mouse, sequela.
Medical necessity for the use of W53.01XS must be supported by documentation that clearly establishes the causal relationship between the initial mouse bite and the ongoing sequela.The documentation should demonstrate the need for continued medical care related to the late effects of the bite.
In simple words: This code indicates a lasting health problem that resulted from being bitten by a mouse.
This code describes the long-term consequences or residual effects resulting from a bite by a mouse.It is used to report the late effects of a mouse bite, such as scarring, nerve damage, or infection.
Example 1: A patient presents with chronic pain and limited range of motion in their hand, a sequela of a mouse bite that occurred several months prior. The code W53.01XS is used to document the late effect of the bite., A patient develops a persistent infection in their finger following a mouse bite, requiring ongoing antibiotic treatment. W53.01XS is used to code the sequela of the mouse bite, highlighting the long-term infection resulting from the initial injury., A patient experiences permanent nerve damage in their foot after being bitten by a mouse, leading to ongoing numbness and tingling.W53.01XS is used to capture the long-term neurological sequela resulting from the mouse bite.
Documentation should include details of the initial mouse bite incident, the date of the incident, and a clear description of the long-term consequences or residual effects being experienced by the patient. Supporting documentation may include medical records, imaging studies, and specialist consultations.