T17.20
⚠ Non-billable
Unspecified foreign body in pharynx
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Code
T17.20
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T17.20?
ICD-10-CM code T17.20 represents Unspecified foreign body in pharynx. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is T17.20 billable?
No. T17.20 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is T17.20 in?
T17.20 belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.
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T17
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T17.1
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T17.2
Foreign body in pharynx
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T17.3
Foreign body in larynx
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T17.4
Foreign body in trachea
Non-billable
T17.5
Foreign body in bronchus
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T17.8
Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract
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