Foreign body or object entering through skin - W45

 Category Includes

• foreign body or object embedded in skin
• nail embedded in skin

 Type 2 Excludes

• 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)

 Category SevenChr Note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W45

 Codes

• W45.0 - Nail entering through skin
• W45.8 - Other foreign body or object entering through skin