W26.8XXS

Billable

Contact with other sharp object(s), NEC, sequela

Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, sequela

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

W20-W49

Parent Code

W26.8
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with other sharp object(s), nec, sequela?

The ICD-10-CM code for contact with other sharp object(s), nec, sequela is W26.8XXS. The full clinical description is "Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, sequela". W26.8XXS is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code W26.8XXS mean?

ICD-10-CM code W26.8XXS represents “Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, sequela”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is W26.8XXS a billable code?

Yes, W26.8XXS is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is W26.8XXS in?

W26.8XXS is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W26.8XXS?

W26.8XXS is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4270698. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W26.8XXS relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with other sharp object(s), nec, sequela 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 W26.8XXS?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W26.8XXS in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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