ICD-10 CM Code W45.0
W45.0
Nail entering through skin
Includes
- foreign body or object embedded in skin
- nail embedded in skin
Excludes Type 2
- contact with hand tools (nonpowered) (powered) (W27-W29)
- contact with other sharp object(s) (W26.-)
- contact with sharp glass (W25.-)
- struck by objects (W20-W22)
7th Character
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W45
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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