W46.0

Billable

Contact with hypodermic needle

W46.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with hypodermic needle. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W46
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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

Includes

  • Hypodermic needle stick NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W46.0?
W46.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with hypodermic needle". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W46.0 a billable code?
Yes — W46.0 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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