Diagnosis Code

W45.0 NAIL ENTERING THROUGH SKIN


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: W45.0

Short Description: Nail entering through skin

Long Description: Nail entering through skin

The code W45.0 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
      • Foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)
        • W45.0 Nail entering through skin

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin
W45.0XXA Nail entering through skin, initial encounter
W45.0XXD Nail entering through skin, subsequent encounter
W45.0XXS Nail entering through skin, sequela
W45.8 Other foreign body or object entering through skin
W45.8XXA Other foreign body or object entering through skin, initial encounter
W45.8XXD Other foreign body or object entering through skin, subsequent encounter
W45.8XXS Other foreign body or object entering through skin, sequela


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023