2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T19.4XXAForeign body in penis, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T15-T19›T19

ICD-10-CM T19.4XXA
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

T19.4XXA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for foreign body in penis, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730. Coders also document this condition as foreign body in penis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Effect of foreign body entering opening, initial encounter; External cause codes: intent of injury, accidental/unintentional; and External cause codes: other specified, classifiable and NEC; initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T19.4XXA
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Foreign body in penis, initial encounter
Short Description
Foreign body in penis, initial encounter
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
T19.4
Foreign body in penis

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT15-T19Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice
CategoryT19Foreign body in genitourinary tract
This CodeT19.4XXAForeign body in penis, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Foreign body in penis
  • Foreign body under foreskin

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 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to T19.4XXA: its own notes plus those printed at T19, block T15-T19, and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From T19 Foreign body in genitourinary tract applies to 21 codes
  • complications due to implanted mesh (T83.7-)
  • mechanical complications of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (T83.3-)
  • presence of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (Z97.5)
From Block T15-T19 Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice applies to 261 codes
  • foreign body accidentally left in operation wound (T81.5-)
  • foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region
  • residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)
  • splinter, without open wound - See superficial injury by body region
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Block T15-T19 Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice applies to 261 codes
  • code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

From T19 Foreign body in genitourinary tract applies to 21 codes
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T19
Values for category T19 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter this code
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name T19.4XXA, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming T19.4XXA: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
    effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-) names T19.-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ020
Effect of foreign body entering opening, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR EXT020
External cause codes: intent of injury, accidental/unintentional
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR EXT018
External cause codes: other specified, classifiable and NEC; initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Foreign Body in Penis

    extraneous material located within the penis.

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert T19.4XXA to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
939.3 Foreign body penis
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.
ICD-9-CM
E915 FB entering oth orifice
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About T19.4XXAOverview

What is the ICD-10 code for foreign body in penis, initial encounter?

The ICD-10-CM code for foreign body in penis, initial encounter is T19.4XXA (sometimes written as T194XXA). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is T19.4XXA (Foreign body in penis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report foreign body in penis, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What does the 7th character A in T19.4XXA mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for foreign body in penis, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does T19.4XXA group to?

When foreign body in penis, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 729, 730, with relative weights from 0.6595 to 1.0553 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T19.4XXA?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, foreign body in penis, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 939.3 (foreign body penis) and E915 (FB entering oth orifice). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.