W58.0 Contact with alligator

Non-billable header with 4 child codes.

Applies from W58 Contact with crocodile or alligator

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W58

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Codes under W58.0

• W58.01 Bitten by alligator
• W58.02 Struck by alligator
• W58.03 Crushed by alligator
• W58.09 Other contact with alligator

Nearby codes

• W58 Contact with crocodile or alligator
• W58.0 Contact with alligator (this code)
• W58.01 Bitten by alligator
• W58.01XA Bitten by alligator, initial encounter
• W58.01XD Bitten by alligator, subsequent encounter
• W58.01XS Bitten by alligator, sequela
• W58.02 Struck by alligator