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W44.8

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited from W44

Rules from parent category W44: Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice

  • • contact with other sharp objects (W26)
  • • contact with sharp glass (W25)
  • • foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)

Child Codes (3)

W44.8XXAOther foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounterW44.8XXDOther foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounterW44.8XXSOther foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

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Code Information

CodeW44.8
BillableNo — Header code
ParentW44
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)
Child codes3

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)