ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T16
Foreign body in ear
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T16
Includes Notes
foreign body in auditory canal
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T16
7th Character Definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T16):
About ICD-10-CM Code T16 (Foreign body in ear)
ICD-10-CM code T16 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T16 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T16 - Foreign body in ear. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Foreign body in ear.