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Z18.09

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Other retained radioactive fragments

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A status code indicating that other types of radioactive fragments remain in the body from a previous injury or exposure.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for retained radioactive materials not specified as depleted uranium
  • •Document the type of radioactive material when possible for medical management and safety purposes

Code Hierarchy

└Z18Retained foreign body fragments└Z18.0Retained radioactive fragments└Z18.09Other retained radioactive fragments
└Z18.09Other retained radioactive fragments

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