W27.3
Non-billableContact with needle (sewing)
Contact with needle (sewing)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W27.3?
ICD-10-CM code W27.3 represents "Contact with needle (sewing)". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W27.3 a billable code?
No, W27.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W27.3.
What chapter is W27.3 in?
W27.3 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W27.3?
W27.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under W27.3?
W27.3 has 3 child codes, including: W27.3XXA (Contact with needle (sewing), initial encounter), W27.3XXD (Contact with needle (sewing), subsequent encounter), W27.3XXS (Contact with needle (sewing), sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W27.3?
W27.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904221. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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