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Z18.12

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Retained nonmagnetic 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 non-magnetic metal (such as stainless steel or aluminum) remain embedded in the body from an injury.

Coding Tips

  • •Differentiate between magnetic and nonmagnetic metals; this code is for nonmagnetic types
  • •Document the type of metal if possible to support medical necessity for removal procedures

Code Hierarchy

└Z18Retained foreign body fragments└Z18.1Retained metal fragments└Z18.12Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments
└Z18.12Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments

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