Z18.89
BillableOther specified retained foreign body fragments
Other specified retained foreign body 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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Foreign body in anus13457005
- Silica granuloma of skin17919002
- Foreign body in vagina34124000
- Foreign body reaction to tattoo dyes43213000
- Tattoo granuloma43213000
- Beryllium granuloma of skin91039000
- Umbilical granuloma200724002
- FB - Foreign body in ureter236604003
- Foreign body in ureter236604003
- Complication of retained intrauterine contraceptive device237079000
- Disorder associated with retained intrauterine contraceptive device237079000
- Retained intrauterine contraceptive device237079000
- Retained cortex in anterior chamber247006009
- SLM - Soft lens matter in anterior chamber247006009
- Soft lens matter in anterior chamber247006009
- Splinter in skin262597001
- Retained tampon262624008
- Tampon retained in vagina262624008
- Splinter of eyelids and periocular area269212008
- Foreign body dermatosis273965001
- Splinter in face287106008
- Splinter in trunk287110006
- Eyelash stuck in meibomian gland orifice310645008
- Retained lens matter in vitreous312696001
- Retained nuclear material in vitreous312697005
- Splinter in skin with infection397176006
- Sarcoidal granuloma of skin400127001
- Talc granuloma of umbilicus402379003
- Reaction to thorn and/or spine in skin403186009
- Lens material in anterior chamber420215000
- Disorder of skin caused by tattoo ink444004001
- Nodule of umbilical structure448569009
- Infection associated with retained intrauterine contraceptive device473065001
- Infection associated with intrauterine contraceptive device473076002
- Retained ureteral catheter473153002
- Retained ureteric catheter473153002
- Retained ureteral stent473156005
- Retained ureteric stent473156005
- Retention of ureteric stent473156005
- Oral piercing698015006
- Splinter in eyelid787034007
- Splinter in anus with infection876794002
- Granuloma of skin caused by talc1256063009
- Talc granuloma of skin1256063009
- Piercing in left third of upper lip1264175001
- Piercing in middle third of lower lip1264176000
- Piercing in right third of lower lip1264177009
- Piercing in left third of lower lip1264178004
- Piercing in middle third of upper lip1264179007
- Piercing in right third of upper lip1264180005
- Splinter in perineum with infection1363099007
- Splinter in anus1363107001
- Nodule of skin of abdomen10677751000119100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified retained foreign body fragments?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified retained foreign body fragments is Z18.89. The full clinical description is "Other specified retained foreign body fragments". Z18.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z18.89 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z18.89 represents "Other specified retained foreign body 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 Z18.89 a billable code?
Yes, Z18.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z18.89 in?
Z18.89 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z18.89?
Z18.89 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 5 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does Z18.89 map to?
Z18.89 maps to 42 SNOMED CT concepts: 91039000, 237079000, 444004001, 310645008, 236604003, and 37 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z18.89?
Z18.89 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2977635. 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.