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T18.120Food in esophagus causing compression of trachea

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
SectionEffects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19)
Parent codeT18.12 — Food in esophagus
Requires 7th characterYes

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Food in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration

Subcategories (3)

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