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