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W45

Non-billable

Foreign body or object entering through skin

W45 is the ICD-10-CM code for Foreign body or object entering through skin. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W45.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W45?
W45 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Foreign body or object entering through skin". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W45 a billable code?
No — W45 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W45.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W45?
W45 has 3 more specific child codes, including W45.0, W45.3, W45.8.

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

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