Z18.1 Non-Billable Code
Retained metal fragments
Chapter Classification
Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Section Detail
Z18
Retained foreign body fragments (Z18)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of Z18.
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.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- retained radioactive metal fragments (Z18.01-Z18.09)
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