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T17.900

Non-billable

Unsp foreign body in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx

Unspecified foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation

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

T17.90

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

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 (3)

T17.900A

Unsp fb in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx, init

BillableT17.900D

Unsp fb in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx, subs

BillableT17.900S

Unsp fb in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsp foreign body in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp foreign body in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx is T17.900. The full clinical description is "Unspecified foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation". T17.900 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T17.900 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T17.900 represents "Unspecified foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T17.900 a billable code?

No, T17.900 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 T17.900.

What chapter is T17.900 in?

T17.900 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T17.900?

T17.900 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 T17.900?

T17.900 has 3 child codes, including: T17.900A (Unsp fb in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx, init), T17.900D (Unsp fb in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx, subs), T17.900S (Unsp fb in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T17.900?

Yes, when using T17.900 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 T17.900?

T17.900 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2870226. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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