T19.9XXA — Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified, initial encounter
Is T19.9XXA billable?
Yes, but T19.9XXA is an unspecified code. T19.9XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T19.9XXA is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T19.9XXA — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T19.0XXAForeign body in urethra, initial encounter
- T19.1XXAForeign body in bladder, initial encounter
- T19.2XXAForeign body in vulva and vagina, initial encounter
- T19.3XXAForeign body in uterus, initial encounter
- T19.4XXAForeign body in penis, initial encounter
- T19.8XXAForeign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, initial encounter
T19.9XXA at a glance
| Code | T19.9XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified, 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 T19.9XXA?
In T19.9XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T19.9XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T19.9XXA group to?
T19.9XXA sits in MDC 11 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 698Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCCmedical
- 699Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CCmedical
- 700Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical
How is T19.9XXA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T19.9, the nearest indexed parent of T19.9XXA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › genitourinary tract
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › genitourinary tract
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T19.9XXA to fully describe the condition. T19.9XXA 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 T19.9XXA to fully describe the condition. T19.9XXA 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 T19.9XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T19.9XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15-T19
The conditions below are not part of T19.9XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T19.9XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T19
The conditions below are not part of T19.9XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T19.9XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T19.9XXA existed?
T19.9XXA 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.