W44.E4⚠ Requires 7th Character
Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice
Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natura…
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⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W44
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W44.E4:
Sub-codes of W44.E4(3)
W44.E4 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
Code Hierarchy
┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W44Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
└W44.E4Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natura…
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