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ICD-10-CM Code for Contact with edge of stiff paper W26.2

ICD-10 code W26.2 for Contact with edge of stiff paper is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Official Long Descriptor

Contact with edge of stiff paper
Paper cut

W26

Excludes2: sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)

 
W26.2 Contact with edge of stiff paper
Child Code
Contact with edge of stiff paper, initial encounter
Child Code
Contact with edge of stiff paper, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Contact with edge of stiff paper, sequela

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