W46.1XXS

Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
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Official Description

Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, sequela

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
W46Contact with hypodermic needle
W46.1Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle
W46.1XXSContact with contaminated hypodermic needle, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W46.1XXS:

blockW20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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