T17.900A

Billable

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

Unspecified foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

T15-T19

Parent Code

T17.900

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp fb in resp tract, part unsp causing asphyx, init is T17.900A. The full clinical description is "Unspecified foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation, initial encounter". T17.900A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code T17.900A mean?

ICD-10-CM code T17.900A represents "Unspecified foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation, initial encounter". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is T17.900A a billable code?

Yes, T17.900A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is T17.900A in?

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

What are the UMLS CUIs for T17.900A?

T17.900A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2870227. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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