T17.820
Billable codeFood in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation
The ICD-10 code for food in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation is T17.820.
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- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- T17.828Food in other parts of respiratory tract causing other injury
- T17.820Food in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation