T17.8
Non-billableForeign body in other parts of respiratory tract
Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Foreign body in bronchioles
- Foreign body in lung
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 woundT81.5
- foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region
- •residual foreign body in soft tissueM79.5
- splinter, without open wound - See superficial injury by body region
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Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract?
The ICD-10-CM code for foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract is T17.8. The full clinical description is "Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract". T17.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T17.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T17.8 represents “Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract”. 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 T17.8 a billable code?
No, T17.8 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 T17.8.
What chapter is T17.8 in?
T17.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T17.8?
T17.8 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 T17.8?
T17.8 has 4 child codes, including: T17.80 (Unspecified foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract), T17.81 (Gastric contents in other parts of respiratory tract), T17.82 (Food in other parts of respiratory tract), T17.89 (Other foreign object in other parts of respiratory tract).
Are additional codes required with T17.8?
Yes, when using T17.8, also report: 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 T17.8?
T17.8 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0274252, C0274253, C2870184. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T17.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T17.8?
T17.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: ND72.6 (Foreign body in multiple parts of respiratory tract).
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