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.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Foreign body or object entering through skin |
French
|
Corps étranger ou objet pénétrant dans la peau |
| 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 | W45 | Foreign body or object entering through skin |
