W26.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

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

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W26

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W26.8:

Ainitial encounterW26.8XXADsubsequent encounterW26.8XXDSsequelaW26.8XXS

Sub-codes of W26.8(3)

W26.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W26.8AContact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified…✓ BillableW26.8DContact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified…✓ BillableW26.8SContact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified…✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W26.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Contact (accidental), with, can, lidContact (accidental), with, sharp object (s), specified NECContact (accidental), with, tin can lidForeign body, entering through, skin, can lid

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W26Contact with other sharp objects
└W26.8Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified

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