T17.520
Billable codeFood in bronchus causing asphyxiation
The ICD-10 code for food in bronchus causing asphyxiation is T17.520.
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Related codes in this category
- T17.528Food in bronchus causing other injury
- T17.520Food in bronchus causing asphyxiation