Other batteries entering via natural orifice, init

This code signifies the presence of a non-lithium or non-button battery that has been ingested or inserted into a natural body opening. It indicates that the battery has entered the body via an orifice such as the mouth, nose, ear, or rectum, and is not a small, disc-shaped battery.

Use this code for initial encounters where a patient presents with a history of ingesting or inserting a larger, non-button battery. This applies to situations where the battery is still within the body and requires medical attention, such as removal or monitoring for passage.

• Ensure the battery is explicitly documented as "other" or non-button/non-lithium.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific foreign body event.
• Do not use for batteries that have been aspirated into the respiratory tract; those have specific codes.