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ICD-10-CM Code for Contact with sharp glass W25

ICD-10 code W25 for Contact with sharp glass is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Contact with sharp glass
Code first any associated:
injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)
transport accident (V00-V99)
Excludes1: fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass (W01.110-)
striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall (W18.02-)
Excludes2: glass embedded in skin (W45.-)
 
W25 Contact with sharp glass
Child Code
Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter
Child Code
Contact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Contact with sharp glass, sequela

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