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T16

Non-billable

Foreign body in ear

Foreign body in ear

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T15-T19

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • foreign body in auditory canal

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • foreign body accidentally left in operation wound (T81.5-)
  • foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region
  • residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)
  • splinter, without open wound - See superficial injury by body region

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

T16.1

Foreign body in right ear

T16.2

Foreign body in left ear

T16.9

Foreign body in ear, unspecified ear

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T16?

ICD-10-CM code T16 represents "Foreign body in ear". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T16 a billable code?

No, T16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T16.

What chapter is T16 in?

T16 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T16?

T16 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under T16?

T16 has 3 child codes, including: T16.1 (Foreign body in right ear), T16.2 (Foreign body in left ear), T16.9 (Foreign body in ear, unspecified ear).

Are additional codes required with T16?

Yes, when using T16 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T16?

T16 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0161007, C5886823. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.