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W46.1XXD

Billable

Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subs encntr

Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

W20-W49

Parent Code

W46.1
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subs encntr?

The ICD-10-CM code for contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subs encntr is W46.1XXD. The full clinical description is "Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter". W46.1XXD is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code W46.1XXD mean?

ICD-10-CM code W46.1XXD represents “Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is W46.1XXD a billable code?

Yes, W46.1XXD is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is W46.1XXD in?

W46.1XXD is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W46.1XXD?

W46.1XXD is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904616. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W46.1XXD relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subs encntr 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 W46.1XXD?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W46.1XXD 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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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.