Z18.8 - Other specified retained foreign body

  • Applicable to Other specified retained foreign body
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z18.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z18.8 - other international versions of ICD10 Z18.8 may differ.
  • Z18.8 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Z18.8 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • Z18.8 - Other specified retained foreign body
    • Z18.8 - Other specified retained foreign body
    • Z18.81 - Retained glass fragments
    • Z18.83 - Retained stone or crystalline fragments
    • Z18.89 - Other specified retained foreign body fragments

The following codes above Z18.8 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z18.8:

Chapter: Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Section: Z18 Retained foreign body fragments

Category: Z18 Retained foreign body fragments

   
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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