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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

W44.8XXSOther foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

✓ Billable / specificPOA exemptRequires 7th character

W44.8XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela. It can be reported on claims for dates of service from October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.Short description: Other foreign body entering via natural orifice, sequela

Code last changed in FY2024 (effective October 1, 2023). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About W44.8XXS

W44.8XXS is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela. It belongs to category W44 (foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice), block W20-W49 (exposure to inanimate mechanical forces) and chapter 20 (external causes of morbidity). It is billable, so it can be reported on its own for dates of service from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

The 7th character "S" means sequela: use it for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the original condition.

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

It is exempt from present-on-admission (POA) reporting, so no POA indicator is required.

It was added in FY2024, effective October 1, 2023.

7th character

Ssequela

Other encounter types for W44.8:

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to W44.8XXS.

› From W44 Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
Excludes2
  • contact with other sharp objects (W26)
  • contact with sharp glass (W25)
  • foreign body or object entering through skin (W45)

Broader instructions also apply from W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces and Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2024 (effective 10/1/2023): Added
  • No changes since FY2024.

Common questions about W44.8XXS

Is W44.8XXS billable?

Yes. W44.8XXS is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

What does the "S" at the end of W44.8XXS mean?

It is the 7th character for sequela. Per the official guidelines, use it for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the original condition.

Can W44.8XXS be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict W44.8XXS as a principal diagnosis.

Is W44.8XXS a CC or MCC?

No. W44.8XXS is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.