W44

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W44

Non-billable

Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice

W44 is the ICD-10-CM code for Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W44.8 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses. Some foreign…

Read more about Foreign Bodies at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •contact with other sharp objects (W26)
  • •contact with sharp glass (W25)
  • •foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W44?
W44 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W44 a billable code?
No — W44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W44.8) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W44?
W44 has 10 more specific child codes, including W44.8, W44.9, W44.A.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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