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