W45.8 - Other foreign body or object entering through skin
- Applicable to Other foreign body or object entering through skin
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM W45.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of W45.8 - other international versions of ICD10 W45.8 may differ.
- W45.8 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Splinter in skin NOS
Billable/Specific Code
The following codes above W45.8 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to W45.8:
- Chapter: V00-Y99 - External causes of morbidity
- Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
- Category: W45 - Foreign body or object entering through skin
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