W46 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple sub-diagnoses that fall under this code. Please refer to the sub-diagnoses below.
Related Diagnoses W46.0 Contact with hypodermic needle W46.0XXA Contact with hypodermic needle, initial encounter W46.0XXD Contact with hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter W46.0XXS Contact with hypodermic needle, sequela W46.1 Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle W46.1XXS Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, sequela W46.1XXA Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, initial encounter W46.1XXD Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subsequent encounter