Is T17.220 a billable code?
No. T17.220 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T17.220: Food in pharynx causing asphyxiation
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T17.220 groups related diagnoses under food in pharynx causing asphyxiation. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T17.220
- T17.220AFood in pharynx causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
- T17.220DFood in pharynx causing asphyxiation, subsequent encounter
- T17.220SFood in pharynx causing asphyxiation, sequela
Other codes in T17.22 Food in pharynx
T17.220 questions
What does T17.220 mean?
T17.220 is the ICD-10-CM code for Food in pharynx causing asphyxiation. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.