2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W44.D0XS
Magnetic metal object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- W44.D0XS
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Magnet metal object unsp, entering via natrl orfc, sequela
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
W44.D0XS is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of magnetic metal object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The code is exempt from present on admission (POA) reporting for inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals.
W44.D0XS is a sequela code, includes a 7th character and should be used for complications that arise as a direct result of a condition like magnetic metal object unspecified entering into or through a natural orifice. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines a "sequela" code should be used for chronic or residual conditions that are complications of an initial acute disease, illness or injury. The most common sequela is pain. Usually, two diagnosis codes are needed when reporting sequela. The first code describes the nature of the sequela while the second code describes the sequela or late effect.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like W44.D0XS are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
New 2024 ICD-10-CM Code
W44.D0XS is new to ICD-10-CM code set for the FY 2024, effective October 1, 2023. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2023. This is a new and revised code for the FY 2024 (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024).
Present on Admission (POA)
W44.D0XS is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement. Review other POA exempt codes here.
CMS POA Indicator Options and Definitions
| POA Indicator | Reason for Code | CMS will pay the CC/MCC DRG? |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Diagnosis was present at time of inpatient admission. | YES |
| N | Diagnosis was not present at time of inpatient admission. | NO |
| U | Documentation insufficient to determine if the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission. | NO |
| W | Clinically undetermined - unable to clinically determine whether the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission. | YES |
| 1 | Unreported/Not used - Exempt from POA reporting. | NO |
Replacement Code
W44D0XS replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- T15 - Foreign body on external eye
- T19 - Foreign body in genitourinary tract
Code History
- FY 2024 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024