Z18.83
Billable codeRetained stone or crystalline fragments
The ICD-10 code for retained stone or crystalline fragments is Z18.83.
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.
- Retained concrete or cement 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
- Z18.81Retained glass fragments
- Z18.89Other specified retained foreign body fragments
- Z18.83Retained stone or crystalline fragments
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V9083
Associated MS-DRGs
Z18.83 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.