W44.H9⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other sharp object entering into or through a natural orifice

Other sharp object entering into or through a natural orific…

⚠ 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.H9:

Ainitial encounterW44.H9XADsubsequent encounterW44.H9XDSsequelaW44.H9XS

Sub-codes of W44.H9(3)

W44.H9 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W44.H9AOther sharp object entering into or through a natural orific…✓ BillableW44.H9DOther sharp object entering into or through a natural orific…✓ BillableW44.H9SOther sharp object entering into or through a natural orific…✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W44.H9 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Foreign body, entering through, natural orifice, shard potteryForeign body, entering through, natural orifice, sharp object specified NEC

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.H9Other sharp object entering into or through a natural orific…

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