Is T17.320 a billable code?
No. T17.320 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
T17.320: Food in larynx causing asphyxiation
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T17.320 groups related diagnoses under food in larynx 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 T17.320
- T17.320AFood in larynx causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
- T17.320DFood in larynx causing asphyxiation, subsequent encounter
- T17.320SFood in larynx causing asphyxiation, sequela
Other codes in T17.32 Food in larynx
T17.320 questions
What does T17.320 mean?
T17.320 is the ICD-10-CM code for Food in larynx 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.