W44.9XXDBillable
Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter
Short description: Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, subs
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W44
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W44
W44Foreign body entering into or through a natural orificeW44.8Other foreign body entering via natural orificeW44.8XXAOther foreign body entering via natural orifice, initYesW44.8XXDOther foreign body entering via natural orifice, subsYesW44.8XXSOther foreign body entering via natural orifice, sequelaYesW44.9Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orificeW44.9XXAUnspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, initYesW44.9XXSUnspecified fb entering via natural orifice, sequelaYesW44.ABattery entering into or through a natural orificeW44.A0Battery unspecified, entering via natural orificeW44.A0XABattery unspecified, entering via natural orifice, initYesW44.A0XDBattery unspecified, entering via natural orifice, subsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W44.9XXD?
W44.9XXD is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
Is W44.9XXD a billable code?
Yes. W44.9XXD is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W44.9XXD in?
W44.9XXD falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W44.9XXD become effective?
W44.9XXD has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W44.9XXD?
W44.9XXD belongs to category W44, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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