ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T17.2
Foreign body in pharynx
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T17.2
Inclusion Terms
- Foreign body in nasopharynx
- Foreign body in throat NOS
Inclusion Terms
- Aspiration of gastric contents into pharynx
- Vomitus in pharynx
Inclusion Terms
- Bones in pharynx
- Seeds in pharynx
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T17.2 (Foreign body in pharynx)
ICD-10-CM code T17.2 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 T17.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T17.2 - Foreign body in pharynx. 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 pharynx.