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W27.3Contact with needle (sewing)

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
SectionExposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
Parent codeW27 — Contact with nonpowered hand tool
Requires 7th characterYes

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • contact with hypodermic needle (W46.-)

Subcategories (3)

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