Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering via natrl orifice, init

Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code describes the accidental ingestion or insertion of non-magnetic metal jewelry into a natural body opening. This typically involves items like earrings, rings, or small necklaces that are not attracted to a magnet, and have entered the body through the mouth, nose, ear, or other orifices.

When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with a foreign body in a natural orifice, and imaging or patient history confirms the object is non-magnetic metal jewelry. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and management of such an event, including attempts at removal or observation.

Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "non-magnetic metal" and "jewelry" to support this specific code.
Confirm the entry was through a natural orifice (e.g., mouth, nose, ear, vagina, rectum).
Remember the "X" placeholder for the seventh character when no further specificity is available for subsequent encounters.

AI-generated reference. Verify against official guidelines.

Same Category

W44Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice W44.8Other foreign body entering via natural orifice W44.8XXAOther foreign body entering via natural orifice, init W44.8XXDOther foreign body entering via natural orifice, subs W44.8XXSOther foreign body entering via natural orifice, sequela W44.9Unspecified foreign body entering via natural orifice