Contact with other sharp objects - W26
Excludes2: This note means that the conditions described by two codes are not usually associated with each other but can sometimes occur together.
Type 2 Excludes:
- sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)
The seventh character in ICD-10-CM is an essential component that adds specificity to diagnosis codes by indicating aspects like the encounter type, stage, or other relevant clinical details.
Category SevenChr Note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W26
These ranges represents subcategories of Contact with other sharp objects. The "W26" signifies that these are the diseases within this broad category.