T16

Classification

Category:Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Coding Guidance

T16 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Inclusion Terms

foreign body in auditory canal

Includes

Excludes 1

From S00-T88

birth trauma

obstetric trauma

Use Additional Code

From S00-T88

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable

More Specific Codes

T16.1

Foreign body in right ear

T16.2

Foreign body in left ear

T16.9

Foreign body in ear, unspecified ear

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov