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ICD-10-CM Code for Contact with unspecified sharp object(s) W26.9

ICD-10 code W26.9 for Contact with unspecified sharp object(s) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Contact with unspecified sharp object(s)

W26

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

 
W26.9 Contact with unspecified sharp object(s)
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Contact with unspecified sharp object(s), initial encounter
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Contact with unspecified sharp object(s), subsequent encounter
Child Code
Contact with unspecified sharp object(s), sequela

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