W46Header code — not billable
Contact with hypodermic needle
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W46
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W46
W46.0Contact with hypodermic needleW46.0XXAContact with hypodermic needle, initial encounterYesW46.0XXDContact with hypodermic needle, subsequent encounterYesW46.0XXSContact with hypodermic needle, sequelaYesW46.1Contact with contaminated hypodermic needleW46.1XXAContact with contaminated hypodermic needle, init encntrYesW46.1XXDContact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subs encntrYesW46.1XXSContact with contaminated hypodermic needle, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W46?
W46 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with hypodermic needle.
Is W46 a billable code?
No. W46 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 W46 in?
W46 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W46 become effective?
W46 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W46?
W46 belongs to category W46, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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