ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T17.8
Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T17.8
Inclusion Terms
- Foreign body in bronchioles
- Foreign body in lung
Inclusion Terms
- Aspiration of gastric contents into other parts of respiratory tract
- Vomitus in other parts of respiratory tract
Inclusion Terms
- Bones in other parts of respiratory tract
- Seeds in other parts of respiratory tract
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T17.8 (Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract)
ICD-10-CM code T17.8 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 T17.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T17.8 - Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract. 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 other parts of respiratory tract.