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W45

Non-billable

Foreign body or object entering through skin

Foreign body or object entering through skin

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W20-W49

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • foreign body or object embedded in skin
  • nail embedded in skin

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • 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)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • 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)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (2)

W45.0

Nail entering through skin

W45.8

Other foreign body or object entering through skin

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W45?

ICD-10-CM code W45 represents "Foreign body or object entering through skin". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W45 a billable code?

No, W45 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under W45.

What chapter is W45 in?

W45 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W45?

W45 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 1 more.

What are the subcategories under W45?

W45 has 2 child codes, including: W45.0 (Nail entering through skin), W45.8 (Other foreign body or object entering through skin).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W45?

W45 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0479142, C4290473, C4290474. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.