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W44.H

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other sharp object 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 (4)

W44.H0Other sharp object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orificeW44.H1Needle entering into or through a natural orificeW44.H2Knife, sword or dagger entering into or through a natural orificeW44.H9Other sharp object entering into or through a natural orifice

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Code Information

CodeW44.H
BillableNo — Header code
ParentW44
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)
Child codes4

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)