Z18.12
BillableRetained nonmagnetic metal fragments
Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- embedded fragment (status)
- embedded splinter (status)
- retained foreign body status
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- artificial joint prosthesis status (Z96.6-)
- foreign body accidentally left during a procedure (T81.5-)
- foreign body entering through orifice (T15-T19)
- in situ cardiac device (Z95.-)
- organ or tissue replaced by means other than transplant (Z96.-, Z97.-)
- organ or tissue replaced by transplant (Z94.-)
- personal history of retained foreign body fully removed Z87.821
- superficial foreign body (non-embedded splinter) - code to superficial foreign body, by site
- retained radioactive metal fragments (Z18.01-Z18.09)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for retained nonmagnetic metal fragments?
The ICD-10-CM code for retained nonmagnetic metal fragments is Z18.12. The full clinical description is "Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments". Z18.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z18.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z18.12 represents "Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z18.12 a billable code?
Yes, Z18.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z18.12 in?
Z18.12 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z18.12?
Z18.12 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: artificial joint prosthesis status (Z96.6-); foreign body accidentally left during a procedure (T81.5-); foreign body entering through orifice (T15-T19); and 6 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does Z18.12 map to?
Z18.12 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 762525005, 762526006, 31550006, 95223005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z18.12?
Z18.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2921329. 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.