Current
W46 — Contact with hypodermic needle
Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49) .
Official Notes
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W46
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite W46.
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