ICD-10 W44.B1
Non-Billable HeaderPlastic bead entering into or through a natural orifice
About ICD-10-CM W44.B1
ICD-10-CM code W44.B1 represents Plastic bead entering into or through a natural orifice. This is a non-billable header code in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (block W44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM W44.B1 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of W44.B1, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- Plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.B4)
Medicare LCD Coverage for W44.B1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list W44.B1 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing W44.B1.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but W44.B1 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with W44.B1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To W44.B1
Other codes in section W20-W49 (Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces).
ICD-10 W44.B1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code W44.B1 billable? +
No, W44.B1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block W44 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for W44.B1? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): Plastic jewelry entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.B4)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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