Is W45 a billable code?
No. W45 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
W45: Foreign body or object entering through skin
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W45 groups related diagnoses under foreign body or object entering through skin. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
W45 questions
What does W45 mean?
W45 is the ICD-10-CM code for Foreign body or object entering through skin. 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.