W45 FOREIGN BODY OR OBJECT ENTERING THROUGH SKIN

Code Information

  • Diagnosis Code: W45
  • Short Description: Foreign body or object entering through skin
  • Long Description: Foreign body or object entering through skin
  • Code Version: 2025 ICD-10-CM

The code W45 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code W45 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category @W45*
  • Includes Notes:
    • foreign body or object embedded in skin
    • nail embedded in skin
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • 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*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W45.0 Nail 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
W45.3 Fishing hook entering through skin
W45.3XXA Fishing hook entering through skin, initial encounter
W45.3XXD Fishing hook entering through skin, subsequent encounter
W45.3XXS Fishing hook 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: 10/1/2025
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