T18.5
Billable codeForeign body in anus and rectum
The ICD-10 code for foreign body in anus and rectum is T18.5.
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- Foreign body in rectosigmoid (junction)
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Related codes in this category
- T18.0Foreign body in mouth
- T18.1Foreign body in esophagusnon-billable header
- T18.2Foreign body in stomach
- T18.3Foreign body in small intestine
- T18.4Foreign body in colon
- T18.8Foreign body in other parts of alimentary tract
- T18.9Foreign body of alimentary tract, part unspecified
- T18.5Foreign body in anus and rectum