W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin
ICD-10-CM category W45 sits in Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity, V00-Y99). It contains 9 billable codes for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Always code to the most specific code available: a code with more characters that describes the diagnosis more precisely takes priority over a shorter one.
Subcategories
W45.0 Nail entering through skinW45.3 Fishing hook entering through skinW45.8 Other foreign body or object entering through skin
Billable codes in W45
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
W45.0XXA | Nail entering through skin, initial encounter |
W45.0XXD | Nail entering through skin, subsequent encounter |
W45.0XXS | Nail entering through skin, sequela |
W45.3XXA | Fishing hook entering through skin, initial encounter |
W45.3XXD | Fishing hook entering through skin, subsequent encounter |
W45.3XXS | Fishing hook entering through skin, sequela |
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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