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W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin
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Category
W45
Foreign body or object entering through skin
INCLUDES
foreign body or object embedded in skin
nail 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)
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
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.