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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W44.A1XS ICD-10-CM Code: Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

W44.A1XS

Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where W44.A1XS sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W44

    Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice

  4. 4

    Subcategory W44.A1

    Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice

  5. 5

    Code W44.A1XS

    Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W44.A1XS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W44.A1XS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W44.A1XS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W44.A1XS.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for W44.A1XS.

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W44.A1XS mean?

W44.A1XS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela.”

Is W44.A1XS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W44.A1XS has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is W44.A1XS located in ICD-10-CM?

W44.A1XS 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 and subcategory W44.A1, Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice.

What coding notes are listed for W44.A1XS?

No inclusion terms are listed for W44.A1XS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related W44.A1 codes

W44.A1XA

Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter

W44.A1XD

Button battery entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter

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