W26.0Header code — not billable
Contact with knife
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W26
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W26
W26Contact with other sharp objectsW26.0XXAContact with knife, initial encounterYesW26.0XXDContact with knife, subsequent encounterYesW26.0XXSContact with knife, sequelaYesW26.1Contact with sword or daggerW26.1XXAContact with sword or dagger, initial encounterYesW26.1XXDContact with sword or dagger, subsequent encounterYesW26.1XXSContact with sword or dagger, sequelaYesW26.2Contact with edge of stiff paperW26.2XXAContact with edge of stiff paper, initial encounterYesW26.2XXDContact with edge of stiff paper, subsequent encounterYesW26.2XXSContact with edge of stiff paper, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W26.0?
W26.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with knife.
Is W26.0 a billable code?
No. W26.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W26.0 in?
W26.0 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W26.0 become effective?
W26.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W26.0?
W26.0 belongs to category W26, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.