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W44.H1Needle entering into or through a natural orifice

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

Code Details

Billable	No — use a more specific child code
Chapter	Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Section	Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
Parent code	W44.H — Other sharp object entering via natural orifice
Requires 7th character	Yes

Coding Notes

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

Subcategories (3)

W44.H1XA Needle entering via natural orifice, initial encounter
W44.H1XD Needle entering via natural orifice, subsequent encounter
W44.H1XS Needle entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

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