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ICD-10-CM W45: Foreign body or object entering th… · Codelle

W45

ICD-10-CM

Foreign body or object entering through skin

Clinical Notes

Includes

foreign body or object embedded in skin
nail embedded in skin

Excludes 2 · Not included here

contact with hand tools (nonpowered) (powered) (W27-W29)
contact with other sharp object(s) (W26.-)
contact with sharp glass (W25.-)
struck by objects (W20-W22)

Code Hierarchy

Subcodes (3)

W45.0Nail entering through skin

W45.3Fishing hook entering through skin

W45.8Other foreign body or object entering through skin

Same Category

W45.0Nail entering through skin W45.0XXANail entering through skin, initial encounter W45.0XXDNail entering through skin, subsequent encounter W45.0XXSNail entering through skin, sequela W45.3Fishing hook entering through skin W45.3XXA

Fishing hook entering through skin, initial encounter

W45.3XXDFishing hook entering through skin, subsequent encounter

W45.3XXSFishing hook entering through skin, sequela

W45.8Other foreign body or object entering through skin

W45.8XXAOth foreign body or object entering through skin, init

+2 more in this category

Code History

Added in FY2024
Active (FY2026)

Change History

FY2026 snapshotForeign body or object entering through skin
FY2025 snapshotForeign body or object entering through skin
FY2024 snapshotForeign body or object entering through skin