Foreign body in genitourinary tract
In Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
21 billable codes under T19: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19)
These notes sit on T15-T19 and apply to every code under it, including T19.
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
- code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).
- Application of 7th Characters in Chapter 19 (page 77)
- Coding of Injuries (page 78)
- Coding of Traumatic Fractures (page 79)
- Coding of Burns and Corrosions (page 80)
- Adverse Effects, Poisoning, Underdosing and Toxic Effects (page 82)
- Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment (page 85)
- Complications of care (page 85)
All codes under T19
T19 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- T19.0Foreign body in urethra
- T19.0XXAForeign body in urethra, initial encounter
- T19.0XXDForeign body in urethra, subsequent encounter
- T19.0XXSForeign body in urethra, sequela
- T19.1Foreign body in bladder
- T19.1XXAForeign body in bladder, initial encounter
- T19.1XXDForeign body in bladder, subsequent encounter
- T19.1XXSForeign body in bladder, sequela
- T19.2Foreign body in vulva and vagina
- T19.2XXAForeign body in vulva and vagina, initial encounter
- T19.2XXDForeign body in vulva and vagina, subsequent encounter
- T19.2XXSForeign body in vulva and vagina, sequela
- T19.3Foreign body in uterus
- T19.3XXAForeign body in uterus, initial encounter
- T19.3XXDForeign body in uterus, subsequent encounter
- T19.3XXSForeign body in uterus, sequela
- T19.4Foreign body in penis
- T19.4XXAForeign body in penis, initial encounter
- T19.4XXDForeign body in penis, subsequent encounter
- T19.4XXSForeign body in penis, sequela
- T19.8Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract
- T19.8XXAForeign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, initial encounter
- T19.8XXDForeign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, subsequent encounter
- T19.8XXSForeign body in other parts of genitourinary tract, sequela
- T19.9Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified
- T19.9XXAForeign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified, initial encounter
- T19.9XXDForeign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified, subsequent encounter
- T19.9XXSForeign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified, sequela
T19 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under T19 group to these 13 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 913 Traumatic Injury with MCC (7 of 21 codes)
- DRG 914 Traumatic Injury without MCC (7 of 21 codes)
- DRG 949 Aftercare with CC/MCC (7 of 21 codes)
- DRG 950 Aftercare without CC/MCC (7 of 21 codes)
- DRG 698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC (4 of 21 codes)
- DRG 699 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC (4 of 21 codes)
- DRG 700 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses without CC/MCC (4 of 21 codes)
- DRG 742 Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC (2 of 21 codes)
- DRG 743 Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC (2 of 21 codes)
- DRG 760 Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders with CC/MCC (2 of 21 codes)
- DRG 761 Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders without CC/MCC (2 of 21 codes)
- DRG 729 Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC (1 of 21 codes)
- DRG 730 Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC (1 of 21 codes)
Other codes that refer to T19
Notes on these codes point to T19.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Foreign Bodies
If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses.
Read more about foreign bodies on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.