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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

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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