ICD-10 Code W45.8XXA - Other foreign body or object entering through skin, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W45.8XXA

Diagnosis Code: W45.8XXA (Raw: W458XXA)

Description: Other foreign body or object entering through skin, initial encounter

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting (Excluded from No-Fault liability reporting).

Overview & Clinical Details

ICD-10-CM code W45.8XXA is designated for Other foreign body or object entering through skin, initial encounter. In medical documentation and insurance billing, this code is utilized to specify medical diagnosis for patient records, reimbursement workflows, and compliance under CMS Section 111 mandatory insurer reporting guidelines.