ICD-10-CM · Chapter 20 · V00-Y99
W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin
Includes
- foreign body or object embedded in skin
- nail embedded in skin
Excludes 2 (not included here)
- 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)
Subcodes
Subcodes are listed below for reference. Detail pages are not available for chapters 11–22.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W45..0 | Nail entering through skin | No |
| W45..3 | Fishing hook entering through skin | No |
| W45..8 | Other foreign body or object entering through skin | No |
Last reviewed: September 2026