ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W27.3
Contact with needle (sewing)
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W27.3
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
contact with hypodermic needle (W46.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W27.3 (Contact with needle)
ICD-10-CM code W27.3 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 W27.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W27.3 - Contact with needle (sewing). 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 needle.