ICD-10 Code W46.1XXD - Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W46.1XXD

Diagnosis Code: W46.1XXD (Raw: W461XXD)

Description: Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent 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 W46.1XXD is designated for Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent 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.