Z18.10 ICD-10-CM Code: Retained metal fragments, unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z18.10Retained metal fragments, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z18.10 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Retained foreign body fragments (Z18)
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Category Z18
Retained foreign body fragments
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Subcategory Z18.1
Retained metal fragments
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Code Z18.10
Retained metal fragments, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Retained metal fragment NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z18.10.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z18.10.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z18.10.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z18.10.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z18.10 mean?
Z18.10 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Retained metal fragments, unspecified.”
Is Z18.10 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z18.10 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 Z18.10 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z18.10 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Retained foreign body fragments (Z18) (Z18–Z18), under category Z18, Retained foreign body fragments and subcategory Z18.1, Retained metal fragments.
What coding notes are listed for Z18.10?
Its listed inclusion terms are Retained metal fragment NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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