Diagnosis Code:
W46.1XXA
Short Description:
Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, init encntr
Long Description:
Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter
The code W46.1XXA is VALID for claim submission
Code Classification:
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External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
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Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
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Contact with hypodermic needle (W46)
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W46.1XXA Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, init encntr
Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM