ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T18.9
Foreign body of alimentary tract, part unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T18.9
Inclusion Terms
- Foreign body in digestive system NOS
- Swallowed foreign body NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T18.9 (Foreign body of alimentary tract)
ICD-10-CM code T18.9 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 T18.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T18.9 - Foreign body of alimentary tract, part unspecified. 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 of alimentary tract related to part unspecified.