Is Z18.12 a billable code?
Yes. Z18.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Z18.12: Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Z18.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for retained nonmagnetic metal fragments. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in Z18.1 Retained metal fragments
Z18.12 questions
What does Z18.12 mean?
Z18.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments. It is in chapter 22, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.