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W46.0

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Contact with hypodermic needle

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Hypodermic needle stick NOS
✅ No additional coding notes for W46.0

Child Codes (3)

W46.0XXAContact with hypodermic needle, initial encounterW46.0XXDContact with hypodermic needle, subsequent encounterW46.0XXSContact with hypodermic needle, sequela

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Code Information

CodeW46.0
BillableNo — Header code
ParentW46
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)