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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W26.2XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with edge of stiff paper, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

W26.2XXA

Contact with edge of stiff paper, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where W26.2XXA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W26

    Contact with other sharp objects

  4. 4

    Subcategory W26.2

    Contact with edge of stiff paper

  5. 5

    Code W26.2XXA

    Contact with edge of stiff paper, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W26.2XXA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W26.2XXA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W26.2XXA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W26.2XXA.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for W26.2XXA.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W26.2XXA mean?

W26.2XXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with edge of stiff paper, initial encounter.”

Is W26.2XXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W26.2XXA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is W26.2XXA located in ICD-10-CM?

W26.2XXA is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W26, Contact with other sharp objects and subcategory W26.2, Contact with edge of stiff paper.

What coding notes are listed for W26.2XXA?

No inclusion terms are listed for W26.2XXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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