T16.1XXSBillable
Foreign body in right ear, sequela
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T16
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T16
T16Foreign body in earT16.1Foreign body in right earT16.1XXAForeign body in right ear, initial encounterYesT16.1XXDForeign body in right ear, subsequent encounterYesT16.2Foreign body in left earT16.2XXAForeign body in left ear, initial encounterYesT16.2XXDForeign body in left ear, subsequent encounterYesT16.2XXSForeign body in left ear, sequelaYesT16.9Foreign body in ear, unspecified earT16.9XXAForeign body in ear, unspecified ear, initial encounterYesT16.9XXDForeign body in ear, unspecified ear, subsequent encounterYesT16.9XXSForeign body in ear, unspecified ear, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T16.1XXS?
T16.1XXS is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Foreign body in right ear, sequela.
Is T16.1XXS a billable code?
Yes. T16.1XXS is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T16.1XXS in?
T16.1XXS falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T16.1XXS become effective?
T16.1XXS has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T16.1XXS?
T16.1XXS belongs to category T16, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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