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Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
“Contact with other sharp object(s), NEC, subs” for short
W26.8XXD is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter.It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025.
W26.8XXD is exempt from POA reporting (Present On Admission).
↓ See below for any exclusions, inclusions or special notations
External causes of morbidity codes describe the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury, and therefore should not be used as a principal diagnosis.
See also, External Cause of Injuries
W26.8 also applies to the following:
Inclusion term(s):
- Contact with tin can lid
More specific codes
7th Character selection:
- Use W26.8XXA for initial encounter
- Use W26.8XXD for subsequent encounter
- Use W26.8XXS for sequela
Coding structure:
ICD-10 code W26.8XXD is based on the following Tabular structure:
Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity
- Section W20-W49: Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
- Category W26: Contact with other sharp objects
↑ Parent code:
W26.8 for Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
W26.8XXD
Category
Etiology, Anatomic Site,
Severity, Other Vital Details
Extension
Should you use W26.8XXD or W268XXD (with or without decimal point)?
DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for youbut to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically.
Section W20-W49 — Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
Excludes1
- assault (X92-Y09)
- contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
W26 Contact with other sharp objects
Excludes2
- sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W26
A- initial encounterD- subsequent encounterS- sequela
W26.0 Contact with knife
W26.1 Contact with sword or dagger
W26.2 Contact with edge of stiff paper
Inclusion term(s):
- Paper cut
W26.8 Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
Inclusion term(s):
- Contact with tin can lid
W26.9 Contact with unspecified sharp object(s)
Abbreviations used here:
NEC Not elsewhere classifiable
This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.
NOS Not otherwise specified
This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.
This note further define, or give examples of, the content of the code or category.
List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of “other specified” codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology.For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first, if applicable, followed by the manifestation.Wherever such a combination exists, there is a “use additional code” note at the etiology code, and a “code first” note at the manifestation code.These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes. It means 'NOT CODED HERE!' An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same timeas the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
A type 2 Excludes note represents 'Not included here'. An Excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded frombut a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together.
A “code also” note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction. The sequencing depends on the circumstances of the encounter.
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first, if applicable, followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a “use additional code” note at the etiology code, and a “code first” note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
