W45 Non-Billable Code

Foreign body or object entering through skin

Chapter Classification

Chapter 20 External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Section Detail

W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

includes

foreign body or object embedded in skin
nail embedded in skin

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)

sevenChrDef

{'char': 'A', 'text': 'initial encounter'}
{'char': 'D', 'text': 'subsequent encounter'}
{'char': 'S', 'text': 'sequela'}

sevenChrNote

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

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

W45.0 - Nail entering through skin Billable
W45.3 - Fishing hook entering through skin Billable
W45.8 - Other foreign body or object entering through skin Billable

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