ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W26
Contact with other sharp objects
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W26
contact with electric knife (W29.1)
sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)
Paper cut
Contact with tin can lid
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W26
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W26):
About ICD-10-CM Code W26 (Contact with other sharp objects)
ICD-10-CM code W26 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W26 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W26 - Contact with other sharp objects. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Contact with other sharp objects.