W45.0

Billable

Nail entering through skin

W45.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nail entering through skin. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W45
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses. Some foreign…

Read more about Foreign Bodies at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W45.0?
W45.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nail entering through skin". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W45.0 a billable code?
Yes — W45.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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