ICD-10 W56.41XA
Billable / SpecificBitten by shark, initial encounter
About ICD-10-CM W56.41XA
ICD-10-CM code W56.41XA represents Bitten by shark, initial encounter. This is a billable/specific code in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (block W56). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM W56.41XA became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for W56.41XA
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list W56.41XA as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with W56.41XA
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert W56.41XA to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| W56.41XA | E9063 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
ICD-10 W56.41XA, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code W56.41XA billable? +
Yes, W56.41XA is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does W56.41XA map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, W56.41XA maps to ICD-9 codes: E9063. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on April 19, 2026.
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