W44.G: Other non-organic objects entering into or through a natural orifice

Description revised · FY2026

Not billable: this is a header. Use one of the more specific codes below.

• Description changed effective October 1, 2025. Before that it read: Other non-organic objects entering into or through a natural orifice.

Code breakdown

Coding notes

Excludes2 (from W44)

• contact with other sharp objects (W26)
• contact with sharp glass (W25)
• foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)

7th character (from W44)

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W44

7th characters (category W44)

• A initial encounter
• D subsequent encounter
• S sequela

Codes under W44.G

• W44.G0 Other non-organic objects unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice
• W44.G1 Audio device entering into or through a natural orifice
• W44.G2 Combination metal and plastic toy and toy part entering into or through natural orifice
• W44.G3 Combination metal and plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice
• W44.G9 Other non-organic objects entering into or through a natural orifice

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All FY2026 ICD-10-CM changes

ICD-10-CM codes and descriptions are from the CMS and NCHS code files. Coverage is from the CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles.