Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W44.E0XA

Non-magnetic metal object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Code:: W44.E0XA
ICD-10 Code for:: Non-magnetic metal obj unsp, entering via natrl orfc, init
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
Code Navigator:

Code Information
2024 ICD-10 Code
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
Replacement Code
Patient Education
Other Codes Used Similar Conditions
Code History

Code Classification

External causes of morbidity and mortality
(V01–Y99)
- Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
  (W20-W49)
  - Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
    (W44)

W44.E0XA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of non-magnetic metal object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

W44.E0XA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like non-magnetic metal object unspecified entering into or through a natural orifice. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like W44.E0XA 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.E0XA 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).

Replacement Code

W44E0XA replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):

T15 - Foreign body on external eye
T19 - Foreign body in genitourinary tract

Other ICD-10-CM Codes Commonly Used for Similar Conditions

Filter related codes list:

W44 Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.8 Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.8XXA Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.8XXD Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.8XXS Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.9 Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.9XXA Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.9XXD Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.9XXS Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.A Battery entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.A0 Battery unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.A0XA Battery unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.A0XD Battery unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.A0XS Battery unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.A1 Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.A1XA Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.A1XD Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.A1XS Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.A9 Other batteries entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.A9XA Other batteries entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.A9XD Other batteries entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.A9XS Other batteries entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.B Plastic entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B0 Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B0XA Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.B0XD Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.B0XS Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.B1 Plastic bead entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B1XA Plastic bead entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.B1XD Plastic bead entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.B1XS Plastic bead entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.B2 Plastic coin entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B2XA Plastic coin entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.B2XD Plastic coin entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.B2XS Plastic coin entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.B3 Plastic toy and toy part entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B3XA Plastic toy and toy part entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.B3XD Plastic toy and toy part entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.B3XS Plastic toy and toy part entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.B4 Plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B4XA Plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.B4XD Plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.B4XS Plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.B5 Plastic bottle entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B5XA Plastic bottle entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.B5XD Plastic bottle entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.B5XS Plastic bottle entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.
W44.B9 Other plastic object entering into or through a natural orifice.
W44.B9XA Other plastic object entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter.
W44.B9XD Other plastic object entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter.
W44.B9XS Other plastic object entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.

Code History

FY 2024 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024