T19.3XXA — Foreign body in uterus, initial encounter
Is T19.3XXA billable?
Yes — T19.3XXA is billable for FY2027. T19.3XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T19.3XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T19.3XXA at a glance
| Code | T19.3XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Foreign body in uterus, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T19.3XXA?
In T19.3XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T19.3XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T19.3XXA group to?
T19.3XXA sits in MDC 13 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 742Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCCsurgical
- 743Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCCsurgical
How is T19.3XXA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T19.3, the nearest indexed parent of T19.3XXA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › cervix
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › uterus
- Foreign body › genitourinary tract › uterus
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T19.3XXA to fully describe the condition. T19.3XXA is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T15-T19
Report an additional code alongside T19.3XXA to fully describe the condition. T19.3XXA is sequenced first.
- code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T19.3XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T19.3XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15-T19
The conditions below are not part of T19.3XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T19.3XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T19
The conditions below are not part of T19.3XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T19.3XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T19.3XXA existed?
T19.3XXA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.