W26.9 Contact with unspecified sharp object(s)

Non-billable ICD-10-CM code.

Applies from W26 Contact with other sharp objects

Excludes2 (not included here)

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

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W26

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Code annotations containing back-references to W26.9

Back-references to W26

• Type 1 Excludes: W23 Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects ("injury caused by cutting or piercing instruments (W25-W27)")
• Type 2 Excludes: W44 Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice ("contact with other sharp objects (W26)")
• Type 2 Excludes: W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin ("contact with other sharp object(s) (W26.-)")

Diagnosis Index entries for W26.9

• Contact (accidental) › with › sharp object (s)

Nearby codes

• W26.2XXS Contact with edge of stiff paper, sequela
• W26.8 Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
• W26.8XXA Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
• W26.8XXD Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
• W26.8XXS Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, sequela
• W26.9 Contact with unspecified sharp object(s) (this code)
• W26.9XXA Contact with unspecified sharp object(s), initial encounter
• W26.9XXD Contact with unspecified sharp object(s), subsequent encounter
• W26.9XXS Contact with unspecified sharp object(s), sequela