Current
W45 — Foreign body or object entering through skin
Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49) .
Official Notes
Includes
foreign body or object embedded in skin
Includes
nail embedded in skin
Excludes2
contact with hand tools (nonpowered) (powered) (W27-W29)
Excludes2
contact with other sharp object(s) ( W26 .-)
Excludes2
contact with sharp glass ( W25 .-)
Excludes2
struck by objects (W20-W22)
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W45
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite W45.
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