Is W26.8 a billable code?
No. W26.8 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
W26.8: Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W26.8 groups related diagnoses under contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in W26 Contact with other sharp objects
W26.8 questions
What does W26.8 mean?
W26.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.