ICD-10-CM code "W26": Contact with other sharp objects (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeW26
DescriptionContact with other sharp objects
Hierarchy
  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
  3. Contact with other sharp objects (W26)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

    Type 1assault (X92-Y09)

    Type 1contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)

    Type 1exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)

    Type 1intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

  3. Contact with other sharp objects (W26)

    Type 2sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)

Includes

  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
  3. Contact with other sharp objects (W26)

Subcategories