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W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin

Category
W45
Foreign body or object entering through skin
INCLUDES
foreign body or object embedded in skin
nail embedded in skin
EXCLUDES
Excludes2: 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)
NOTE
7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W45
7th character definitions: initial encounter
subsequent encounter
sequela
Chapter
XX · External causes of morbidity
Section
W20-W49
Valid from
Source

CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List, edition FY2026.