ICD-10-CM Code for Other foreign body or object entering through skin, initial encounter W45.8XXA

ICD-10 code W45.8XXA for Other foreign body or object entering through skin, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Other foreign body or object entering through skin, initial encounter

W45

Includes: foreign body or object embedded in skin
nail embedded in skin

Excludes2: contact with hand tools (nonpowered) (powered) (W27-W29)
contact with other sharp object(s) (W26.-)
contact with sharp glass (W25.-)
struck by objects (W20-W22)

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