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T17.2

Non-billable

Foreign body in pharynx

Foreign body in pharynx

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

Parent Code

T17

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Foreign body in nasopharynx
  • Foreign body in throat NOS

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.-)

Child Codes (4)

T17.20

Unspecified foreign body in pharynx

T17.21

Gastric contents in pharynx

T17.22

Food in pharynx

T17.29

Other foreign object in pharynx

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T17.2?

ICD-10-CM code T17.2 represents "Foreign body in pharynx". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T17.2 a billable code?

No, T17.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under T17.2.

What chapter is T17.2 in?

T17.2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T17.2?

T17.2 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 T17.2?

T17.2 has 4 child codes, including: T17.20 (Unspecified foreign body in pharynx), T17.21 (Gastric contents in pharynx), T17.22 (Food in pharynx), T17.29 (Other foreign object in pharynx).

Are additional codes required with T17.2?

Yes, when using T17.2 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 T17.2?

T17.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0274248, C0161010. 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.