W44.E Non-Billable Code
Non-magnetic metal entering into or through a natural orifice
Chapter Classification
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Section Detail
W20-W49
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of W44.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- W44.E0 - Non-magnetic metal object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice Billable
- W44.E1 - Non-magnetic metal bead entering into or through a natural orifice Billable
- W44.E2 - Non-magnetic metal coin entering into or through a natural orifice Billable
- W44.E3 - Non-magnetic metal toy entering into or through a natural orifice Billable
- W44.E4 - Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice Billable
- W44.E9 - Other non-magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orifice Billable
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