For 2019, Y28.8 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent.
ICD-10: | Z51.89 |
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Short Description: | Encounter for other specified aftercare |
Long Description: | Encounter for other specified aftercare |
ICD-10: | W25.XXXA |
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Short Description: | Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter |
Long Description: | Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter |
Contact with other sharp objects 1 V00-Y99#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range V00-Y99#N#External causes of morbidity#N#Note#N#This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes ( S00-T88 ). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.#N#External causes of morbidity 2 W20-W49#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range W20-W49#N#Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#assault ( X92-Y09)#N#contact or collision with animals or persons ( W50-W64)#N#exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations ( Y36.-, Y37.-)#N#intentional self-harm ( X71-X83)#N#Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM W26 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Non-specific codes like W26 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for contact with other sharp objects: 1 NON-BILLABLE CODE - W26.0 for Contact with knife 2 NON-BILLABLE CODE - W26.1 for Contact with sword or dagger 3 NON-BILLABLE CODE - W26.2 for Contact with edge of stiff paper 4 NON-BILLABLE CODE - W26.8 for Contact with other sharp object (s), not elsewhere classified 5 NON-BILLABLE CODE - W26.9 for Contact with unspecified sharp object (s)
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Non-specific codes like W26.9 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for contact with unspecified sharp object (s): 1 BILLABLE CODE - Use W26.9XXA for initial encounter 2 BILLABLE CODE - Use W26.9XXD for subsequent encounter 3 BILLABLE CODE - Use W26.9XXS for sequela
W26.9 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of contact with unspecified sharp object (s). The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.#N#Unspecified diagnosis codes like W26.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.