W45.3Header code — not billable
Fishing hook entering through skin
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W45
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W45
W45Foreign body or object entering through skinW45.0Nail entering through skinW45.0XXANail entering through skin, initial encounterYesW45.0XXDNail entering through skin, subsequent encounterYesW45.0XXSNail entering through skin, sequelaYesW45.3XXAFishing hook entering through skin, initial encounterYesW45.3XXDFishing hook entering through skin, subsequent encounterYesW45.3XXSFishing hook entering through skin, sequelaYesW45.8Other foreign body or object entering through skinW45.8XXAOth foreign body or object entering through skin, initYesW45.8XXDOth foreign body or object entering through skin, subsYesW45.8XXSOther foreign body or object entering through skin, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W45.3?
W45.3 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Fishing hook entering through skin.
Is W45.3 a billable code?
No. W45.3 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 W45.3 in?
W45.3 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W45.3 become effective?
W45.3 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W45.3?
W45.3 belongs to category W45, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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