T18.100
Billable codeUnspecified foreign body in esophagus causing compression of trachea
The ICD-10 code for unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing compression of trachea is T18.100.
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- Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration
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Related codes in this category
- T18.108Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing other injury
- T18.100Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing compression of trachea