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W44.9

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Unspecified 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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Also Known As

Foreign body NOS entering into or through a natural orifice

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

W44
  • • contact with other sharp objects (W26)
  • • contact with sharp glass (W25)
  • • foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)

Child Codes (3)

W44.9XXAUnspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounterW44.9XXDUnspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounterW44.9XXSUnspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code W44.9 represents unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under W44.9.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W44.9?

ICD-10-CM code W44.9 is "Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is W44.9 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, W44.9 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can W44.9 be coded with other codes?

W44.9 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in W44

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

W44.8Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orificeW44.ABattery entering into or through a natural orificeW44.BPlastic entering into or through a natural orificeW44.CGlass entering into or through a natural orificeW44.DMagnetic metal entering into or through a natural orificeW44.ENon-magnetic metal entering into or through a natural orificeW44.FObjects of natural or organic material entering into or through a natural orificeW44.GOther non-organic objects entering into or through a natural orificeW44.HOther sharp object entering into or through a natural orifice

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Code Information

CodeW44.9
BillableNo — Header code
ParentW44
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)