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W26.8

Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

W26W26.8

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Contact with tin can lid

Specific Codes (3)

W26.8XXABillable

Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

W26.8XXDBillable

Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

W26.8XXSBillable

Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, sequela

Related Codes

W26.0Category

Contact with knife

W26.1Category

Contact with sword or dagger

W26.2Category

Contact with edge of stiff paper

W26.9Category

Contact with unspecified sharp object(s)

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