ICD Code W55.01XA

ICD code W55.01XA is used to indicate that a patient has been bitten by a cat and this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.

1. Patient presents with a bite wound caused by a cat.

2. The encounter is the first time the patient is being seen for this specific injury.

3. Physical examination reveals puncture marks, lacerations, or abrasions consistent with a cat bite.

4. Patient may report pain, swelling, redness, or bleeding at the site of the bite.

5. There may be a risk of infection or evidence of early infection (e.g., erythema, warmth, purulent discharge).

6. The history confirms the injury was inflicted by a cat, not another animal.

7. No prior treatment has been rendered for this specific bite injury.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code W55.01XA may include:

- 12001–12007 (Simple repair of superficial wounds)

- 12011–12018 (Layer closure of wounds)

- 12031–12057 (Repair, intermediate, wounds)

- 12041–12047 (Repair, intermediate, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips)

- 12051–12057 (Repair, intermediate, hands, feet, or other areas)

- 12061–12086 (Repair, complex, wounds)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 90471–90472 (Immunization administration, e.g., tetanus)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management services, office or other outpatient visit)

- 97597–97598 (Debridement, wound, non-selective/selective)

CPT code selection depends on the specific services rendered for ICD-10 code W55.01XA.

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