W44.FNon-billable (header)

Objects of natural or organic material entering into or through a natural orifice

Objects of natural or organic material entering into or thro…

Related Codes· Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

W20.0Struck by falling object in cave-in W20.1Struck by object due to collapse of building W20.8Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object W21.0Struck by hit or thrown ball

Sub-codes of W44.F(6)

W44.F is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill. Sub-codes marked ⚠ require a 7th character — append A, D, or S (and an X placeholder if needed).

W44.F0Objects of natural or organic material unspecified, entering…⚠ 7th char W44.F1Bezoar entering into or through a natural orifice⚠ 7th char W44.F2Rubber band entering into or through a natural orifice⚠ 7th char W44.F3Food entering into or through a natural orifice⚠ 7th char W44.F4Insect entering into or through a natural orifice⚠ 7th char W44.F9Other object of natural or organic material, entering into o…⚠ 7th char

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.FObjects of natural or organic material entering into or thro…

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