ICD-10-CM T17.420: Food in trachea causing asphyxiation

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T17.420

Food in trachea causing asphyxiation

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About ICD-10-CM Code T17.420 (Food in trachea causing asphyxiation)

ICD-10-CM code T17.420 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 T17.420 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T17.420 - Food in trachea causing asphyxiation. 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 trachea causing asphyxiation.