T17.20 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple sub-diagnoses that fall under this code. Please refer to the sub-diagnoses below.
Related Diagnoses
T17.200Unspecified foreign body in pharynx causing asphyxiation
T17.200AUnspecified foreign body in pharynx causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
T17.200DUnspecified foreign body in pharynx causing asphyxiation, subsequent encounter
T17.200SUnspecified foreign body in pharynx causing asphyxiation, sequela
T17.208Unspecified foreign body in pharynx causing other injury
T17.208AUnspecified foreign body in pharynx causing other injury, initial encounter
T17.208DUnspecified foreign body in pharynx causing other injury, subsequent encounter
T17.208SUnspecified foreign body in pharynx causing other injury, sequela