Z18.39
BillableOther retained organic fragments
Other retained organic 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 statusZ96.6
- •foreign body accidentally left during a procedureT81.5
- •foreign body entering through orificeT15-T19
- •in situ cardiac deviceZ95
- •organ or tissue replaced by means other than transplant,Z96, Z97
- •organ or tissue replaced by transplantZ94
- •personal history of retained foreign body fully removedZ87.821
- superficial foreign body (non-embedded splinter) - code to superficial foreign body, by site
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
SNOMED CT
- Insect bite granuloma238452008
- Hair sinus238496008
- Pilonidal sinus238496008
- Hair sinus of breast238498009
- Bone in pharynx285338008
- Bone in throat285338008
- Sinus of breast290076007
- Retained lens matter in vitreous312696001
- Nuclear chip in anterior chamber418036006
- Nuclear lens fragment in anterior chamber418036006
- Retained nuclear fragment in anterior chamber418036006
- Lens material in anterior chamber420215000
Clinical Terms
- Hair sinus
- Sinus of breast
- Nuclear chip in anterior chamber
- Lens material in anterior chamber
- Retained lens matter in vitreous
- Retained nuclear fragment in anterior chamber
- Bone in pharynx
- Nuclear lens fragment in anterior chamber
- Pilonidal sinus
- Bone in throat
- Hair sinus of breast
- Insect bite granuloma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other retained organic fragments?
The ICD-10-CM code for other retained organic fragments is Z18.39. The full clinical description is "Other retained organic fragments". Z18.39 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z18.39 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z18.39 represents “Other retained organic 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 Z18.39 a billable code?
Yes, Z18.39 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z18.39 in?
Z18.39 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z18.39?
Z18.39 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 Z18.39 map to?
Z18.39 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 285338008, 238496008, 238498009, 238452008, 420215000, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z18.39?
Z18.39 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2921338. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z18.39 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other retained organic fragments 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 Z18.39?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z18.39 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.