W44 ICD-10-CM Code: Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W44Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W44 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W44
Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
- 4
Code W44
Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
Codes under W44
W44 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
W44.8Other foreign body entering into or through a natural orificeW44.9Unspecified foreign body entering into or through a natural orificeW44.ABattery entering into or through a natural orificeW44.BPlastic entering into or through a natural orificeW44.CGlass entering into or through a natural orificeW44.DMagnetic metal entering into or through a natural orificeW44.ENon-magnetic metal entering into or through a natural orificeW44.FObjects of natural or organic material entering into or through a natural orificeW44.GOther non-organic objects entering into or through a natural orificeW44.HOther sharp object entering into or through a natural orificeNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W44.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W44.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W44.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for W44.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- contact with other sharp objects (W26)
- contact with sharp glass (W25)
- foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W44 mean?
W44 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice.”
Is W44 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W44 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is W44 located in ICD-10-CM?
W44 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W44, Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice.
What coding notes are listed for W44?
No inclusion terms are listed for W44 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: contact with other sharp objects (W26); contact with sharp glass (W25); foreign body or object entering through skin (W45).