Is T17.820 a billable code?
No. T17.820 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
T17.820: Food in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T17.820 groups related diagnoses under food in other parts of respiratory tract 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 T17.820
- T17.820AFood in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
- T17.820DFood in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation, subsequent encounter
- T17.820SFood in other parts of respiratory tract causing asphyxiation, sequela
Other codes in T17.82 Food in other parts of respiratory tract
T17.820 questions
What does T17.820 mean?
T17.820 is the ICD-10-CM code for Food in other parts of respiratory tract 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.