Z18.09
Billable codeOther retained radioactive fragments
The ICD-10 code for other retained radioactive fragments is Z18.09.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Other retained depleted isotope fragments
- Retained nontherapeutic radioactive fragments
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z18.01Retained depleted uranium fragments
- Z18.09Other retained radioactive fragments
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V9009
Associated MS-DRGs
Z18.09 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.