ICD-10-CM W26.9: Contact with unspecified sharp object(s)

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About ICD-10-CM Code W26.9 (Contact with unspecified sharp object)

ICD-10-CM code W26.9 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 W26.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W26.9 - Contact with unspecified sharp object(s). 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 unspecified sharp object.