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ICD-10/W44.B4XD

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

View all codes in the W44 family