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ICD-10-CM Code for Foreign body or object entering through skin W45

ICD-10 code W45 for Foreign body or object entering through skin is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Foreign body or object entering through skin
Includes: foreign body or object embedded in skin
nail embedded in skin
Excludes2: 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)
 
W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin
Child Code
Nail entering through skin
Child Code
Other foreign body or object entering through skin

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