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Z18.1 - Retained metal fragments

• Applicable to Retained metal fragments
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z18.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z18.1 - other international versions of ICD10 Z18.1 may differ.
• Z18.1 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• Z18.1 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.

Type 1 Excludes

• retained radioactive metal fragments (Z18.01-Z18.09)

The following codes above Z18.1 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z18.1:

• Chapter: Z00-Z99 - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
• Section: Z18 - Retained foreign body fragments
• Category: Z18 - Retained foreign body fragments

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Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.