W44.D9XS
W44.D9XS — Other magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
W44.D9XS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "S" — sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W44
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
W44.D9XS does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share W44.D9. If W44.D9XS is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about W44.D9XS
- Is W44.D9XS a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. W44.D9XS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does W44.D9XS sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49).