Z18

Retained foreign body fragments

Specific Codes Under Z18

Use a more specific code below for billing and documentation.

Z18.0

Retained radioactive fragments

Z18.1

Retained metal fragments

Z18.2

Retained plastic fragments

Z18.3

Retained organic fragments

Z18.8

Other specified retained foreign body

Z18.9

Retained foreign body fragments, unspecified material

Inclusion Terms

None inclusion terms specified for this code.

Code First

None code first specified for this code.

Use Additional Code

None use additional code specified for this code.

Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • • artificial joint prosthesis status (Z96.6-)
  • • foreign body accidentally left during a procedure (T81.5-)
  • • foreign body entering through orifice (T15-T19)
  • • in situ cardiac device (Z95.-)
  • • organ or tissue replaced by means other than transplant (Z96.-, Z97.-)
  • • organ or tissue replaced by transplant (Z94.-)
  • • personal history of retained foreign body fully removed Z87.821
  • • superficial foreign body (non-embedded splinter) - code to superficial foreign body, by site

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

None specified for this code.