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W44.9

Non-billable

Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice

Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W20-W49

Parent Code

W44

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Foreign body NOS entering into or through a natural orifice

Excludes 1

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

  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • contact with other sharp objects (W26)
  • contact with sharp glass (W25)
  • foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)

Child Codes (3)

W44.9XXA

Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, init

BillableW44.9XXD

Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, subs

BillableW44.9XXS

Unspecified fb entering via natural orifice, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W44.9?

ICD-10-CM code W44.9 represents "Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W44.9 a billable code?

No, W44.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W44.9.

What chapter is W44.9 in?

W44.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W44.9?

W44.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under W44.9?

W44.9 has 3 child codes, including: W44.9XXA (Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, init), W44.9XXD (Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, subs), W44.9XXS (Unspecified fb entering via natural orifice, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W44.9?

W44.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5819505. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.