Is W45.8 a billable code?
No. W45.8 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
W45.8: Other foreign body or object entering through skin
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W45.8 groups related diagnoses under other 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.
Other codes in W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin
W45.8 questions
What does W45.8 mean?
W45.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other 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.