New code ยท FY2026
Billable: use this code on claims.
- New code, effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026).
Code breakdown
W45.3XXA
- W45CategoryForeign body or object entering through skin
- 3Character 4Fishing hook entering through skin
- XXPlaceholderX fills the empty positions so the 7th character stays in position 7
- A7th characterinitial encounter
Coding notes
Includes (from W45)
- foreign body or object embedded in skin
- nail embedded in skin
Excludes2 (from W45)
- 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 (from W45)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W45
7th characters (category W45)
- A initial encounter
- D subsequent encounter
- S sequela
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