T17.928
Billable

Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury

Billable / Specific Code

What is Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury?

ICD-10-CM T17.928 is the diagnosis code for Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury. This code falls under the section "Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for T17.928

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T17.928 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T17.928 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T17.928 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T17.928 mean?

T17.928 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T17.928?

The parent code of T17.928 is T17.92 ("Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified"). T17.928 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T17.928 in?

T17.928 is located in Section T15-T19 — "Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use T17.928?

Use T17.928 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury?

The ICD-10-CM code for Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury is T17.928.

Can T17.928 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T17.928 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T17.928 in?

T17.928 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T17.928 valid for 2026?

Yes, T17.928 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T17.928
Food in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T15-T19 — Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice
2026 ICD-10-CM