ICD-10-CM T18.1: Foreign body in esophagus

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T18.1

Foreign body in esophagus

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T18.1

Excludes2: Not Included Here

foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)

Inclusion Terms

Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration

Inclusion Terms

Vomitus in esophagus

Inclusion Terms

Gastric contents in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration

Inclusion Terms
  • Bones in esophagus
  • Seeds in esophagus
Inclusion Terms

Food in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration

Inclusion Terms

Other foreign body in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code T18.1 (Foreign body in esophagus)

ICD-10-CM code T18.1 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 T18.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T18.1 - Foreign body in esophagus. 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 esophagus.