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FY2027

W44.H — Other sharp object entering into or through a natural orifice

Not billable

Is W44.H billable?

No — W44.H is a non-billable header code. W44.H groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 12 billable codes beneath W44.H.

Billable codes under this header

W44.H at a glance

CodeW44.H
DescriptionOther sharp object entering into or through a natural orifice
BillableNo — header code
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49

The conditions below can never be reported together with W44.H on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from W44

The conditions below are not part of W44.H, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, W44.H and the excluded code may both be reported.

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

What codes fall under W44.H? (4)

How long has W44.H existed?

W44.H first appears in FY2024.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.

What other codes are in the W44 family? (9)