W44Non-billable (header)
Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
Related Codes· Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
Sub-codes of W44(6)
W44 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).
W44.8Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orific…⚠ 7th charW44.9Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural …⚠ 7th charW44.ABattery entering into or through a natural orificeHeaderW44.BPlastic entering into or through a natural orificeHeaderW44.CGlass entering into or through a natural orificeHeaderW44.DMagnetic metal entering into or through a natural orificeHeader
⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)
- •contact with other sharp objects (W26)
- •contact with sharp glass (W25)
- •foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)
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
└W44Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
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