T18.120
Billable codeFood in esophagus causing compression of trachea
The ICD-10 code for food in esophagus causing compression of trachea is T18.120.
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- Food in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration
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Related codes in this category
- T18.128Food in esophagus causing other injury
- T18.120Food in esophagus causing compression of trachea