Is W46.1XXA a billable code?
Yes. W46.1XXA is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
W46.1XXA: Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W46.1XXA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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W46.1XXA questions
What does W46.1XXA mean?
W46.1XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter. 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.