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Z18.8

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other specified retained foreign body

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
Z18.81Retained glass fragmentsZ18.83Retained stone or crystalline fragmentsZ18.89Other specified retained foreign body fragments
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z18Retained foreign body fragments
Z18.8Other specified retained foreign bodyNot billable
Z18.81Retained glass fragmentsBillable
Z18.83Retained stone or crystalline fragmentsBillable
Z18.89Other specified retained foreign body fragmentsBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

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categoryZ18
Retained foreign body fragments
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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