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ICD-10/W44.B0XD

W44.B0XD ICD-10-CM Code: Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter

W44.B0XD is the authoritative medical code for Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM W44.B0XD), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Plastic object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W44.B0D). Excludes1 (not coded here): assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); intentional self-harm (X71-X83). Excludes2 (not included here): contact with other sharp objects (W26); contact with sharp glass (W25); foreign body or object entering through skin (W45). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W44.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W44.B0XD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • contact with other sharp objects (W26)
  • contact with sharp glass (W25)
  • foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does W44.B0XD require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W44.

What can't be coded together with W44.B0XD?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, W44.B0XD must not be reported together with: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); intentional self-harm (X71-X83).

Can W44.B0XD be reported alongside related conditions?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, W44.B0XD and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: contact with other sharp objects (W26); contact with sharp glass (W25); foreign body or object entering through skin (W45).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W44.B0XD in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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.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

View all codes in the W44 family