ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T18.100
Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing compression of trachea
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T18.100
Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T18.100 (Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing compression of trachea)
ICD-10-CM code T18.100 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 T18.100 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T18.100 - Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing compression of 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 Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing compression of trachea.