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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Foreign Body Ingestion

ICD-10 Coding for Foreign Body Ingestion

T18.1
Z03.821

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

Also Known as:
Ingested Object
Swallowed Foreign Body
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Foreign Body Ingestion

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

Use ICD-10 code T18.1 for foreign body in esophagus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Foreign body in esophagus

Non-Billable
T18.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiographic or endoscopic confirmation of foreign body in esophagus
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of symptoms and imaging findings

Applicable To

  • • Foreign body in esophagus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the location of the foreign body is accurately documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Encounter for observation for suspected ingested foreign body ruled out

Billable Code
Z03.821
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Negative imaging for foreign body
  • • Resolution of symptoms without intervention

Applicable To

  • • Observation for suspected foreign body ingestion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that imaging or clinical evaluation confirms the absence of a foreign body before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W44.XXX

Foreign body material

Use to specify the material of the foreign body, such as plastic or metal.

Y92.XXX

Place of occurrence

Use to specify where the ingestion occurred, such as home or school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for foreign body ingestion?

The ICD-10 code for foreign body ingestion in the esophagus is T18.1. Use additional codes for the material and place of occurrence.

How do you code a suspected foreign body ingestion?

Use Z03.821 for suspected foreign body ingestion that is ruled out after evaluation.

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