T16 ICD-10-CM Code: Foreign body in ear
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T16Foreign body in ear
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T16 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19)
- 3
Category T16
Foreign body in ear
- 4
Code T16
Foreign body in ear
Codes under T16
T16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T16.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T16.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T16.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T16.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T16.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T16 mean?
T16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Foreign body in ear.”
Is T16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T16 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T16 located in ICD-10-CM?
T16 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19) (T15–T19), under category T16, Foreign body in ear.
What coding notes are listed for T16?
No inclusion terms are listed for T16 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.