W46: Contact with hypodermic needle
Codes under W46 (Contact with hypodermic needle). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W46.0 | Contact with hypodermic needle | — |
| W46.0 | Contact with hypodermic needle | — |
| W46.0XXA | Contact with hypodermic needle, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W46.0XXA | Contact with hypodermic needle, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W46.0XXD | Contact with hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W46.0XXD | Contact with hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W46.0XXS | Contact with hypodermic needle, sequela | ✓ |
| W46.0XXS | Contact with hypodermic needle, sequela | ✓ |
| W46.1 | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle | — |
| W46.1 | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle | — |
| W46.1XXA | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W46.1XXA | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W46.1XXD | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W46.1XXD | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W46.1XXS | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, sequela | ✓ |
| W46.1XXS | Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, sequela | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code W46?
W46 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Contact with hypodermic needle. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is W46 a billable code?
No — W46 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example W46.0 — Contact with hypodermic needle). 12 of the 16 codes under W46 are billable.
What codes fall under W46?
W46 includes W46.0, W46.0, W46.0XXA, W46.0XXA, W46.0XXD, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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