ICD-10-CM T17.500: Unspecified foreign body in bronchus causing asphyxiation

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About ICD-10-CM Code T17.500 (Unspecified foreign body in bronchus causing asphyxiation)

ICD-10-CM code T17.500 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 T17.500 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T17.500 - Unspecified foreign body in bronchus 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 Unspecified foreign body in bronchus causing asphyxiation.