T18.4XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Foreign body in colon, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T18.4XXAForeign body in colon, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T18.4XXA 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 T18
Foreign body in alimentary tract
- 4
Subcategory T18.4
Foreign body in colon
- 5
Code T18.4XXA
Foreign body in colon, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T18.4XXA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T18.4XXA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T18.4XXA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T18.4XXA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T18.4XXA.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T18.4XXA mean?
T18.4XXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Foreign body in colon, initial encounter.”
Is T18.4XXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T18.4XXA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is T18.4XXA located in ICD-10-CM?
T18.4XXA 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 T18, Foreign body in alimentary tract and subcategory T18.4, Foreign body in colon.
What coding notes are listed for T18.4XXA?
No inclusion terms are listed for T18.4XXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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