W26.8
Non-billableContact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Contact with tin can lid
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified is W26.8. The full clinical description is "Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified". W26.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W26.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W26.8 represents “Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W26.8 a billable code?
No, W26.8 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 W26.8.
What chapter is W26.8 in?
W26.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W26.8?
W26.8 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 W26.8?
W26.8 has 3 child codes, including: W26.8XXA (Contact with other sharp object(s), NEC, initial encounter), W26.8XXD (Contact with other sharp object(s), NEC, subs), W26.8XXS (Contact with other sharp object(s), NEC, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W26.8?
W26.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4270694, C4270695. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W26.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W26.8?
W26.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA83.2 (Unintentionally cut or pierced by other or unspecified sharp object).
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