T17 ICD-10-CM Code: Foreign body in respiratory tract
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T17Foreign body in respiratory tract
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T17 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 T17
Foreign body in respiratory tract
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Code T17
Foreign body in respiratory tract
More specific choices
Codes under T17
T17 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T17.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T17.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T17.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T17.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T17.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T17 mean?
T17 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Foreign body in respiratory tract.”
Is T17 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T17 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 T17 located in ICD-10-CM?
T17 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 T17, Foreign body in respiratory tract.
What coding notes are listed for T17?
No inclusion terms are listed for T17 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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