W44.B4XD ICD-10-CM Code: Plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter
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 jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W44.B4D).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W44.B4XD 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.
- Plastic bead entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.B1)
- 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.B4XD require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W44.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W44.B4XD in its code family, with their registry titles.
- 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.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