W26.9XXA

W26.9XXA: Contact with unspecified sharp object(s), initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

W26.9XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for contact with unspecified sharp object(s), initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check W26.9XXA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "A": initial encounter

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

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above W26.9XXA

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on W26: Contact with other sharp objects

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

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under W26.9

W26.9XXDContact with unspecified sharp object(s), subsequent encounter
W26.9XXSContact with unspecified sharp object(s), sequela