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W26

Non-billable

Contact with other sharp objects

W26 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with other sharp objects. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W26.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W26?
W26 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with other sharp objects". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W26 a billable code?
No — W26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W26.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W26?
W26 has 5 more specific child codes, including W26.0, W26.1, W26.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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