T17.510Header code — not billable

Gastric contents in bronchus causing asphyxiation

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
T17
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category T17

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T17.510?

T17.510 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Gastric contents in bronchus causing asphyxiation.

Is T17.510 a billable code?

No. T17.510 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is T17.510 in?

T17.510 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did T17.510 become effective?

T17.510 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to T17.510?

T17.510 belongs to category T17, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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