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Z18.81

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Retained glass 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 glass remain embedded in the body, typically from broken glass injuries or accidents.

Coding Tips

  • •Glass fragments are often visible on X-rays and may be documented with imaging reports
  • •Specify the body site and number of fragments if documented

Code Hierarchy

└Z18Retained foreign body fragments└Z18.8Other specified retained foreign body└Z18.81Retained glass fragments
└Z18.81Retained glass fragments

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