W26.1XXA — Contact with sword or dagger, initial encounter
Is W26.1XXA billable?
Yes — W26.1XXA is billable for FY2027. W26.1XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W26.1XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W26.1XXA at a glance
| Code | W26.1XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Contact with sword or dagger, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in W26.1XXA?
In W26.1XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for W26.1XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W26.1XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W26.1, the nearest indexed parent of W26.1XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Bayonet wound
- Contact › with › dagger (accidental)
- Contact › with › sword (accidental)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W26.1XXA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from W26
The conditions below are not part of W26.1XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, W26.1XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)
How long has W26.1XXA existed?
W26.1XXA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.