T19.8 is the authoritative medical code for Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract (ICD-10-CM T19.8), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T19.8. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): complications due to implanted mesh T83.7-; mechanical complications of contraceptive device intrauterine vaginal T83.3-; presence of contraceptive device intrauterine vaginal Z97.5; 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. Use additional code: code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice W44.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T19.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T19.8 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- complications due to implanted mesh T83.7-
- mechanical complications of contraceptive device intrauterine vaginal T83.3-
- presence of contraceptive device intrauterine vaginal Z97.5
- 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
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice W44.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can T19.8 be billed directly?
No. T19.8 (Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T19.8 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T19.
Can T19.8 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, T19.8 and the following may both be reported when both are present: complications due to implanted mesh (T83.7-); mechanical complications of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (T83.3-); presence of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (Z97.5); foreign body accidentally left in operation wound (T81.5-).
Is an additional code needed with T19.8?
Use additional code(s) to specify: code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as T19.8, with their registry titles.
- T19 — Foreign body in genitourinary tract
- T19.0 — Foreign body in urethra
- T19.0A — Foreign body in urethra, initial encounter
- T19.0D — Foreign body in urethra, subsequent encounter
- T19.0S — Foreign body in urethra, sequela
- T19.0XXA — Foreign body in urethra, initial encounter
- T19.0XXD — Foreign body in urethra, subsequent encounter
- T19.0XXS — Foreign body in urethra, sequela
- T19.1 — Foreign body in bladder
- T19.1A — Foreign body in bladder, initial encounter
- T19.1D — Foreign body in bladder, subsequent encounter
- T19.1S — Foreign body in bladder, sequela
- T19.1XXA — Foreign body in bladder, initial encounter
- T19.1XXD — Foreign body in bladder, subsequent encounter
- T19.1XXS — Foreign body in bladder, sequela
- T19.2 — Foreign body in vulva and vagina
- T19.2A — Foreign body in vulva and vagina, initial encounter
- T19.2D — Foreign body in vulva and vagina, subsequent encounter
- T19.2S — Foreign body in vulva and vagina, sequela
- T19.2XXA — Foreign body in vulva and vagina, initial encounter
- T19.2XXD — Foreign body in vulva and vagina, subsequent encounter
- T19.2XXS — Foreign body in vulva and vagina, sequela
- T19.3 — Foreign body in uterus
- T19.3A — Foreign body in uterus, initial encounter
- T19.3D — Foreign body in uterus, subsequent encounter
- T19.3S — Foreign body in uterus, sequela
- T19.3XXA — Foreign body in uterus, initial encounter
- T19.3XXD — Foreign body in uterus, subsequent encounter
- T19.3XXS — Foreign body in uterus, sequela
- T19.4 — Foreign body in penis
- T19.4A — Foreign body in penis, initial encounter
- T19.4D — Foreign body in penis, subsequent encounter
- T19.4S — Foreign body in penis, sequela
- T19.4XXA — Foreign body in penis, initial encounter
- T19.4XXD — Foreign body in penis, subsequent encounter
- T19.4XXS — Foreign body in penis, sequela
- T19.8A — Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, initial encounter
- T19.8D — Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, subsequent encounter
- T19.8S — Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, sequela
- T19.8XXA — Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, initial encounter
Indexed Clinical Terms (5)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Foreign body, entering through orifice, genitourinary tract, multiple parts
- Foreign body, entering through orifice, genitourinary tract, specified part NEC
- Foreign body, entering through orifice, ureter
- Foreign body, genitourinary tract, multiple parts
- Foreign body, genitourinary tract, specified site NEC
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