The block X20–X29 of ICD-10 is titled “Contact with venomous animals and plants”. It is part of Chapter XX, External causes of morbidity and mortality, and holds 10 groups.
What X20–X29 includes
Conditions and terms that are coded here.
- chemical released by:
- animal
- insect
- release of venom through fangs, hairs, spines, tentacles and other venom apparatus
- venomous bites and stings
What X20–X29 excludes
Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.
- ingestion of poisonous animals or plants X49
Coding notes
- See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity
Codes in X20–X29
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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