2025 ICD-10-CM code T19
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Foreign body in genitourinary tract Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Foreign body in the genitourinary tract.
Modifiers are not applicable to ICD-10 codes. Modifiers are used with CPT and HCPCS codes to provide additional information regarding the service provided.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a foreign body within the genitourinary tract causing symptoms or potential complications.Documentation should clearly describe the symptoms, the need for removal of the foreign body, and the related risks if left in place.
The clinical responsibility depends on the specific circumstances, but typically involves the physician or other qualified healthcare professional who diagnoses and manages the patient's condition. This may include obtaining a history, conducting a physical exam, ordering imaging studies (if necessary), removing the foreign body, providing appropriate treatment, and monitoring the patient's recovery.
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- T19.1 Foreign body in bladder; T19.2 Foreign body in vulva and vagina; T19.3 Foreign body in uterus; T19.4 Foreign body in penis; T19.8 Foreign body in other parts of genitourinary tract; T19.9 Foreign body in unspecified part of genitourinary tract
In simple words: This code means a foreign object is present somewhere in the urinary or genital system.This could include the bladder, penis, vagina, or other related areas. More information may be needed to specify where the object is and what it is.
This code classifies the presence of a foreign body within any part of the genitourinary system.This includes the bladder, urethra, penis, vagina, vulva, uterus, and other related structures.Further specification with additional codes may be necessary to indicate the exact location and type of foreign body, as well as any complications or associated injuries.The code should be used for initial encounters and subsequent encounters, as indicated by 7th character codes (A, D, S).
Example 1: A 3-year-old child presents to the emergency department with a small toy lodged in their urethra.The physician performs a urethral foreign body removal.Code T19.9 is assigned for the foreign body, and an additional code from Chapter 20 for accidental injury is necessary. The appropriate 7th character for the initial encounter would be 'A'., A 25-year-old female presents to the gynecologist with a retained tampon in the vagina. The tampon is removed. T19.2 is assigned with 'A' for the initial encounter.An additional external cause code is not needed as the cause is clear from the clinical documentation., A 60-year-old male presents with bladder stones.These are removed during a cystoscopy.The appropriate code would be T19.1 with the 7th character code indicating the encounter.Additional codes should be used to capture the cystoscopy procedure and the finding of bladder stones.An external cause code may be required depending on the source of the stones.
Detailed history and physical examination findings, including the location and characteristics of the foreign body; imaging studies (such as x-rays or ultrasound), if performed; procedure notes for any interventions to remove the foreign body; post-procedure monitoring; any complications.
** Always refer to the most current official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for complete and accurate coding.Remember that this code is for the presence of a foreign body; additional codes are necessary for describing procedures performed to remove the foreign body or treat related complications.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the specific services provided and the payer.Consult your payer's guidelines and the services provided.
- RVU: RVUs are not directly associated with ICD-10 codes.RVUs are determined by CPT codes and vary depending on several factors, such as geographic location and payer.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Specialties:Urology, Gynecology, Emergency Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center