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W45

Foreign body or object entering through skin

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W45

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Includes

  • foreign body or object embedded in skin
  • nail embedded in skin

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

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

Specific Codes (3)

W45.0Category

Nail entering through skin

W45.3Category

Fishing hook entering through skin

W45.8Category

Other foreign body or object entering through skin

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