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Z18.11

Billable

Retained magnetic metal fragments

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

What This Code Means

A condition where small pieces of magnetic metal remain embedded in the body, usually from an injury or accident.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when imaging or clinical documentation confirms retained magnetic metal fragments
  • •Specify the body site with an additional code if the location is documented

Code Hierarchy

└Z18Retained foreign body fragments└Z18.1Retained metal fragments└Z18.11Retained magnetic metal fragments
└Z18.11Retained magnetic metal fragments

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