W46.0XXA
Contact with hypodermic needle initial encounter
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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W46.0XXA
Approximate Synonyms
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Accidental needle stick
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Accidental needle stick injury
Details
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W46.0XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM W46.0XXA became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of W46.0XXA – other international versions of ICD-10 W46.0XXA may differ.