T18.190
Non-billableOth foreign object in esophagus causing comprsn of trachea
Other foreign object in esophagus causing compression of trachea
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
- Other foreign body in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration
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
- •foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •foreign body in respiratory tractT17
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Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth foreign object in esophagus causing comprsn of trachea?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth foreign object in esophagus causing comprsn of trachea is T18.190. The full clinical description is "Other foreign object in esophagus causing compression of trachea". T18.190 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T18.190 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T18.190 represents “Other foreign object in esophagus causing compression of trachea”. 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 T18.190 a billable code?
No, T18.190 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 T18.190.
What chapter is T18.190 in?
T18.190 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T18.190?
T18.190 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 T18.190?
T18.190 has 3 child codes, including: T18.190A (Oth foreign object in esoph causing comprsn of trachea, init), T18.190D (Oth foreign object in esoph causing comprsn of trachea, subs), T18.190S (Oth forn object in esoph cause comprsn of trachea, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T18.190?
Yes, when using T18.190, 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 T18.190?
T18.190 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2870302, C2870301. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T18.190 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth foreign object in esophagus causing comprsn of trachea 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 T18.190?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T18.190 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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