Foreign body accidentally entering other orifice

This code signifies an accidental entry of an inanimate object into a natural body opening other than the eye, respiratory, or gastrointestinal tracts. This includes foreign bodies in the ear, nose, vagina, urethra, or anus. The entry is unintentional and not due to a medical procedure.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient presents with a foreign object lodged in an orifice such as a bead in the ear canal, a small toy in the nostril, or a non-ingested object in the rectum. The medical record should clearly state the accidental nature of the entry and the specific orifice involved.

• Do not use for foreign bodies in the eye (e.g., 918.x), respiratory tract (e.g., 934.x), or gastrointestinal tract (e.g., 935.x-939.x).
• Always sequence this as a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis reflecting the specific injury or condition caused by the foreign body (e.g., otitis externa due to foreign body).
• Ensure documentation specifies "accidental" entry; intentional insertion would typically fall under different codes (e.g., self-inflicted injury).