W26.2XXD — Contact with edge of stiff paper, subsequent encounter
Is W26.2XXD billable?
Yes — W26.2XXD is billable for FY2027. W26.2XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W26.2XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W26.2XXD at a glance
| Code | W26.2XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Contact with edge of stiff paper, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in W26.2XXD?
In W26.2XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for W26.2XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W26.2XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W26.2, the nearest indexed parent of W26.2XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Contact › with › edge of stiff paper (accidental)
- Contact › with › paper (accidental)
- Foreign body › entering through › skin › paper
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to W26.2XXD.
- Paper cut
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W26.2XXD 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 W26.2XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, W26.2XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
- sharp object(s) embedded in skin (W45.-)
How long has W26.2XXD existed?
W26.2XXD first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.