T19

Non-billable

Foreign body in genitourinary tract

Foreign body in genitourinary tract

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T15-T19

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • foreign body accidentally left in operation wound (T81.5-)
  • foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region
  • residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)
  • splinter, without open wound - See superficial injury by body region
  • complications due to implanted mesh (T83.7-)
  • mechanical complications of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (T83.3-)
  • presence of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (Z97.5)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (7)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T19?

ICD-10-CM code T19 represents "Foreign body in genitourinary tract". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T19 a billable code?

No, T19 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under T19.

What chapter is T19 in?

T19 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T19?

T19 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under T19?

T19 has 7 child codes, including: T19.0 (Foreign body in urethra), T19.1 (Foreign body in bladder), T19.2 (Foreign body in vulva and vagina), T19.3 (Foreign body in uterus), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with T19?

Yes, when using T19 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T19?

T19 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161022. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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