ICDcodes.org
FY2027

W55.32XSStruck by other hoof stock, sequela

Billable

Is W55.32XS billable?

Yes — W55.32XS is billable for FY2027. W55.32XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W55.32XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

W55.32XS at a glance

CodeW55.32XS
DescriptionStruck by other hoof stock, sequela
BillableYes
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "S"sequela

What does the 7th character "S" mean in W55.32XS?

In W55.32XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for W55.32XS to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

How is W55.32XS listed in the External Cause Index?

The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W55.32, the nearest indexed parent of W55.32XS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.

  • Butted by animalgoat
  • Butted by animalsheep
  • Contactwithgoatstrike (accidental)
  • Contactwithhoof stock NECstrike (accidental)
  • Contactwithsheepstrike (accidental)

Inclusion terms

Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to W55.32XS.

  • Gored by goat
  • Gored by ram

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W50-W64

The conditions below can never be reported together with W55.32XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

  • Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W55

The conditions below can never be reported together with W55.32XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

  • animal being ridden- see transport accidents
  • bitten or struck by dog (W54)
  • bitten or struck by rodent (W53.-)
  • contact with marine mammals (W56.-)

How long has W55.32XS existed?

W55.32XS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.