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W45.8

Non-billable

Other foreign body or object entering through skin

Other 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

Parent Code

W45

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Splinter in skin NOS

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)

Child Codes (3)

W45.8XXA

Oth foreign body or object entering through skin, init

BillableW45.8XXD

Oth foreign body or object entering through skin, subs

BillableW45.8XXS

Other foreign body or object entering through skin, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W45.8?

ICD-10-CM code W45.8 represents "Other foreign body or object entering through skin". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W45.8 a billable code?

No, W45.8 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 W45.8.

What chapter is W45.8 in?

W45.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W45.8?

W45.8 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 W45.8?

W45.8 has 3 child codes, including: W45.8XXA (Oth foreign body or object entering through skin, init), W45.8XXD (Oth foreign body or object entering through skin, subs), W45.8XXS (Other foreign body or object entering through skin, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W45.8?

W45.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904605, C0433651. 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.