T17.21 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
T17.210Gastric contents in pharynx causing asphyxiation
T17.210AGastric contents in pharynx causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
T17.210DGastric contents in pharynx causing asphyxiation, subsequent encounter
T17.210SGastric contents in pharynx causing asphyxiation, sequela
T17.218Gastric contents in pharynx causing other injury
T17.218AGastric contents in pharynx causing other injury, initial encounter
T17.218DGastric contents in pharynx causing other injury, subsequent encounter
T17.218SGastric contents in pharynx causing other injury, sequela