embedded fragment (status)embedded splinter (status)retained foreign body status
Exclusions
artificial joint prosthesis status (Z96.6">Z96.6-)foreign body accidentally left during a procedure (T81.5-)foreign body entering through orifice (T15-T19)in situ cardiac device (Z95.-)organ or tissue replaced by means other than transplant (Z96.-, Z97.-)organ or tissue replaced by transplant (Z94.-)personal history of retained foreign body fully removed Z87.821superficial foreign body (non-embedded splinter) - code to superficial foreign body, by site