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T19 vs Z97.5

T19 (Foreign body in genitourinary tract) compared with Z97.5 (Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. T19 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z97.5: “presence of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (Z97.5)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

T19Foreign body in genitourinary tractZ97.5Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: T19.0XXA, T19.0XXD, T19.0XXS, T19.1XXA, T19.1XXD

Billable
ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99)
DefinitionForeign body in genitourinary tract is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T19).Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Z97.5).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T19
Use additional code
code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources