W44.G9⚠ Requires 7th Character
Other non-organic objects entering into or through a natural orifice
Other non-organic objects entering into or through a natural…
Related Codes· Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
W20.0AStruck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounterW20.0DStruck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounterW20.0SStruck by falling object in cave-in, sequelaW20.1AStruck by object due to collapse of building, initial encoun…W20.1DStruck by object due to collapse of building, subsequent enc…W20.1SStruck by object due to collapse of building, sequelaW20.8AOther cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object…W20.8DOther cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object…W20.8SOther cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object…W21.00Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified typeW21.01Struck by footballW21.02Struck by soccer ballW21.03Struck by baseballW21.04Struck by golf ballW21.05Struck by basketball
⚠ 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.G9:
Sub-codes of W44.G9(3)
W44.G9 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.G9Other non-organic objects entering into or through a natural…
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