W44.H1Header code — not billable
Needle entering into or through a natural orifice
- 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.H1?
W44.H1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Needle entering into or through a natural orifice.
Is W44.H1 a billable code?
No. W44.H1 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W44.H1 in?
W44.H1 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W44.H1 become effective?
W44.H1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W44.H1?
W44.H1 belongs to category W44, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.