T17.800ABillable
Unspecified foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
Short description: Unsp foreign body in oth prt resp tract causing asphyx, init
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T17
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T17
T17Foreign body in respiratory tractT17.0Foreign body in nasal sinusT17.0XXAForeign body in nasal sinus, initial encounterYesT17.0XXDForeign body in nasal sinus, subsequent encounterYesT17.0XXSForeign body in nasal sinus, sequelaYesT17.1Foreign body in nostrilT17.1XXAForeign body in nostril, initial encounterYesT17.1XXDForeign body in nostril, subsequent encounterYesT17.1XXSForeign body in nostril, sequelaYesT17.2Foreign body in pharynxT17.20Unspecified foreign body in pharynxT17.200Unspecified foreign body in pharynx causing asphyxiation
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T17.800A?
T17.800A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation, initial encounter.
Is T17.800A a billable code?
Yes. T17.800A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T17.800A in?
T17.800A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T17.800A become effective?
T17.800A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T17.800A?
T17.800A belongs to category T17, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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