Z18.9
BillableRetained foreign body fragments, unspecified material
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A foreign object or fragment remains embedded in the body, but the specific material is unknown or not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the material of the retained foreign body cannot be determined; if material is known, use a more specific Z18 code
- •Document the location of the retained fragment in the medical record for clinical reference
Code Hierarchy
└Z18Retained foreign body fragments└Z18.9Retained foreign body fragments, unspecified material
└Z18.9Retained foreign body fragments, unspecified material