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ICD-10-CM-2023 > V00-Y99 > W20-W49 > W45
W20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
Excl1.:
assault (X92-Y09)
contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
W45

Foreign body or object entering through skin

Incl.:
foreign body or object embedded in skin
nail embedded in skin
Excl2.:
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)
Info:
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W45
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
W45.0

Nail entering through skin

W45.0XXA
Nail entering through skin : initial encounter
W45.0XXD
Nail entering through skin : subsequent encounter
W45.0XXS
Nail entering through skin : sequela
W45.8

Other foreign body or object entering through skin

Info:
Splinter in skin NOS
W45.8XXA
Other foreign body or object entering through skin : initial encounter
W45.8XXD
Other foreign body or object entering through skin : subsequent encounter
W45.8XXS
Other foreign body or object entering through skin : sequela

 

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