T18
Foreign body in alimentary tract
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T18
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- foreign body in pharynx (T17.2-)
Specific Codes (8)
T18.0Category
Foreign body in mouth
T18.1Category
Foreign body in esophagus
T18.2Category
Foreign body in stomach
T18.3Category
Foreign body in small intestine
T18.4Category
Foreign body in colon
T18.5Category
Foreign body in anus and rectum
T18.8Category
Foreign body in other parts of alimentary tract
T18.9Category
Foreign body of alimentary tract, part unspecified
