Is T17.910 a billable code?
No. T17.910 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
T17.910: Gastric contents in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T17.910 groups related diagnoses under gastric contents in respiratory tract, part unspecified 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 T17.910
- T17.910AGastric contents in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
- T17.910DGastric contents in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation, subsequent encounter
- T17.910SGastric contents in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing asphyxiation, sequela
Other codes in T17.91 Gastric contents in respiratory tract, part unspecified
T17.910 questions
What does T17.910 mean?
T17.910 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gastric contents in respiratory tract, part unspecified 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.