W61.42XA — Struck by turkey, initial encounter
Is W61.42XA billable?
Yes — W61.42XA is billable for FY2027. W61.42XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W61.42XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W61.42XA at a glance
| Code | W61.42XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Struck by turkey, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in W61.42XA?
In W61.42XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for W61.42XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W61.42XA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W61.42, the nearest indexed parent of W61.42XA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Contact › with › turkey › strike (accidental)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W50-W64
The conditions below can never be reported together with W61.42XA 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.-)
How long has W61.42XA existed?
W61.42XA 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.