ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W44.H1
Needle entering into or through a natural orifice
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W44.H1
Inclusion Terms
- Dart entering into or through a natural orifice
- Hypodermic needle entering into or through a natural orifice
- Safety pin entering into or through a natural orifice
- Sewing needle entering into or through a natural orifice
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W44.H1 (Needle entering into or through a natural orifice)
ICD-10-CM code W44.H1 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.H1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W44.H1 - Needle 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 Needle entering into or through a natural orifice.