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W44.9XXA

Billable

Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, init

Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

W20-W49

Parent Code

W44.9
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, init is W44.9XXA. The full clinical description is "Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter". W44.9XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code W44.9XXA mean?

ICD-10-CM code W44.9XXA represents “Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is W44.9XXA a billable code?

Yes, W44.9XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is W44.9XXA in?

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

What are the UMLS CUIs for W44.9XXA?

W44.9XXA is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5819506. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W44.9XXA relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, init affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W44.9XXA?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W44.9XXA in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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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.