ICD-10 Specific code W26.8: Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
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English
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Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XX | External causes of morbidity and mortality | |
| 2 | V01-X59 | Accidents | |
| 3 | W00-X59 | Other external causes of accidental injury | |
| 4 | W20-W49 | Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces | |
| 5 | W26 | Contact with other sharp object(s) | |
| 6 | W26.8 | Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified |
Also includes
- Edge of stiff paper
- Tin can lid