Instruction Source: W26.8XXD
Contact with other sharp object(s), NEC, subs
Instruction Source: W26.8
Contact with other sharp object(s), not elsewhere classified
Instruction Source: W26
Contact with other sharp objects
Excludes 2 (Not Included Here)
- sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)
Instruction Source: W20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
Excludes 1 (Mutually Exclusive)
- assault (X92-Y09)
- contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
Instruction Source: V00-Y99
External causes of morbidity
Clinical Notes
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.