Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM W62 is the diagnosis code for Contact with nonvenomous amphibians. This code falls under the section "Exposure to animate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as W62. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where W62 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, W62 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
W62 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contact with nonvenomous amphibians". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
W62 is located in Section W50-W64 — "Exposure to animate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
W62 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: W62.0, W62.1, W62.9.
Use W62 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contact with nonvenomous amphibians" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Contact with nonvenomous amphibians is W62.
No, W62 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
W62 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for W62 include: contact with venomous amphibians (T63.81-T63.83).
Yes, W62 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.