ICD-10-CM T17.4: Foreign body in trachea

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T17.4

Foreign body in trachea

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T17.4

Inclusion Terms
  • Aspiration of gastric contents into trachea
  • Vomitus in trachea
Inclusion Terms
  • Bones in trachea
  • Seeds in trachea

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code T17.4 (Foreign body in trachea)

ICD-10-CM code T17.4 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 T17.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T17.4 - Foreign body in trachea. 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 trachea.