2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T19Foreign body in genitourinary tract
T19 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for foreign body in genitourinary tract, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as T19.0XXA, T19.0XXD, T19.0XXS, and T19.1XXA.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Foreign body in genitourinary tractOverview
Non-specific codes like T19 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
T19.0 for Foreign body in urethra
T19.1 for Foreign body in bladder
T19.2 for Foreign body in vulva and vagina
T19.3 for Foreign body in uterus
T19.4 for Foreign body in penis
T19.8 for Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract
T19.9 for Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 2 Excludes
- complications due to implanted mesh T83.7
- mechanical complications of contraceptive device intrauterine vaginal T83.3
- presence of contraceptive device intrauterine vaginal Z97.5
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T19
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Clinical InformationClinical
Foreign Body in Genitourinary Tract
extraneous material located within the genital and urinary organs.
Patient EducationClinical
Foreign Bodies
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.
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Code History & ChangesHistory
Replaced This code was replaced in the FY 2026 code set by:
- W44.H9XA - Other sharp object entering via natural orifice, init
- W44.H9XD - Other sharp object entering via natural orifice, subs
- W44.H9XS - Other sharp object entering via natural orifice, sequela
Questions About T19Overview
Is T19 (Foreign body in genitourinary tract) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for foreign body in genitourinary tract, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for foreign body in genitourinary tract need a more specific code from this category, such as T19.0XXA, T19.0XXD, and T19.0XXS.
