W26
⚠ Non-billable
Contact with other sharp objects
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity
Code
W26
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)
7th character
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W26
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W26?
ICD-10-CM code W26 represents Contact with other sharp objects. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is W26 billable?
No. W26 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is W26 in?
W26 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the W26 category
W26.0
Contact with knife
Non-billable
W26.1
Contact with sword or dagger
Non-billable
W26.2
Contact with edge of stiff paper
Non-billable
W26.8
Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
Non-billable
W26.9
Contact with unspecified sharp object(s)
Non-billable
W26.0XXA
Contact with knife, initial encounter
Billable
W26.0XXD
Contact with knife, subsequent encounter
Billable
W26.0XXS
Contact with knife, sequela
Billable
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