W44.H1

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Needle 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.

Also Known As

Dart entering into or through a natural orificeHypodermic needle entering into or through a natural orificeSafety pin entering into or through a natural orificeSewing needle entering into or through a natural orifice

✅ No additional coding notes for W44.H1

Child Codes (3)

W44.H1XANeedle entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter✓ Billable W44.H1XDNeedle entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter✓ Billable W44.H1XSNeedle entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela✓ Billable

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Code Information

CodeW44.H1

BillableNo — Header code

ParentW44.H

CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)