ICD-10-CM T17.228: Food in pharynx causing other injury

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About ICD-10-CM Code T17.228 (Food in pharynx causing other injury)

ICD-10-CM code T17.228 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 T17.228 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T17.228 - Food in pharynx causing other injury. 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 Food in pharynx causing other injury.