W44.E
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Non-magnetic metal 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.
⚠️ Excludes2
inherited from W44Rules 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 (6)
W44.E0Non-magnetic metal object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orificeW44.E1Non-magnetic metal bead entering into or through a natural orificeW44.E2Non-magnetic metal coin entering into or through a natural orificeW44.E3Non-magnetic metal toy entering into or through a natural orificeW44.E4Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natural orificeW44.E9Other non-magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orifice
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CodeW44.E
BillableNo — Header code
ParentW44
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)
Child codes6
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)