ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W44.A
Battery entering into or through a natural orifice
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W44.A
Inclusion Terms
Cylindrical battery
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W44.A (Battery entering into or through a natural orifice)
ICD-10-CM code W44.A is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W44.A became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W44.A - Battery entering into or through a natural orifice. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Battery entering into or through a natural orifice.