W46.1XXABillable
Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter
Short description: Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, init encntr
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W46
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W46
W46Contact with hypodermic needleW46.0Contact with hypodermic needleW46.0XXAContact with hypodermic needle, initial encounterYesW46.0XXDContact with hypodermic needle, subsequent encounterYesW46.0XXSContact with hypodermic needle, sequelaYesW46.1Contact with contaminated hypodermic needleW46.1XXDContact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subs encntrYesW46.1XXSContact with contaminated hypodermic needle, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W46.1XXA?
W46.1XXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter.
Is W46.1XXA a billable code?
Yes. W46.1XXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W46.1XXA in?
W46.1XXA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W46.1XXA become effective?
W46.1XXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W46.1XXA?
W46.1XXA belongs to category W46, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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