W44.E4XABillable
Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter
Short description: Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering via natrl orifice, init
- 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, initYesW44.9XXDUnspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice, subsYesW44.9XXSUnspecified 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, initYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W44.E4XA?
W44.E4XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
Is W44.E4XA a billable code?
Yes. W44.E4XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W44.E4XA in?
W44.E4XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W44.E4XA become effective?
W44.E4XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W44.E4XA?
W44.E4XA belongs to category W44, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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