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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Foreign Body in Throat

ICD-10 Coding for Foreign Body in Throat

T17.20
T17.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for foreign body in throat includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Throat Obstruction
Pharyngeal Foreign Body
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Foreign Body in Throat

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Foreign Body in Throat

Use ICD-10 code T17.20 for foreign body in pharynx, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Foreign body in pharynx, unspecified

Non-Billable
T17.20
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of foreign body in pharynx confirmed by imaging or endoscopy.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified foreign body in pharynx

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location and type of foreign body.

Foreign body in pharynx causing obstruction

Non-Billable
T17.21
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic evidence of obstruction
  • • Symptoms of dysphagia or airway compromise

Applicable To

  • • Obstruction due to foreign body in pharynx

Important Notes

  • • Obstruction must be clearly documented in the medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W44.XXXA

Foreign body entering through natural orifice

Use to document the entry of the foreign body through the mouth.

Y92.0

Home as place of occurrence

Document the location where the foreign body incident occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a foreign body in the throat?

The ICD-10 code for a foreign body in the throat is T17.2, which covers foreign bodies located in the pharynx.

How do you code a superficial foreign body in the throat?

Use ICD-10 code S10.15XA for superficial foreign bodies in the throat, indicating no deep penetration.

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