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W44 ⚠ Non-billable

Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity

Code
W44
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
  • contact with other sharp objects (W26)
  • contact with sharp glass (W25)
  • foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)
7th character
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W44

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W44?
ICD-10-CM code W44 represents Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is W44 billable?
No. W44 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is W44 in?
W44 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the W44 category

W44.8 Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable W44.9 Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable W44.A Battery entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable W44.B Plastic entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable W44.A0 Battery unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable W44.A1 Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable W44.A9 Other batteries entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable W44.B0 Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice Non-billable

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