site logo ICD-10 Fast

W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin

Non-Billable/Non-Specific

Includes

  • foreign body or object embedded in skin
  • nail embedded in skin

Type 2 Excludes

  • contact with hand tools (nonpowered) (powered) (W27-W29)
  • contact with other sharp object(s) (W26.-)
  • contact with sharp glass (W25.-)
  • struck by objects (W20-W22)

Codes