2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W44.G3XA

Combination metal and plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Code:
W44.G3XA
ICD-10 Code for:
Combin metal & plastic jewelry entering via natrl orfc, init
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
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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.G3XA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of combination metal and plastic jewelry 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.G3XA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like combination metal and plastic jewelry 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.

New 2024 ICD-10-CM Code

W44.G3XA 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

W44G3XA 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