T17.49 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
T17.490Other foreign object in trachea causing asphyxiation
T17.490AOther foreign object in trachea causing asphyxiation, initial encounter
T17.490DOther foreign object in trachea causing asphyxiation, subsequent encounter
T17.490SOther foreign object in trachea causing asphyxiation, sequela
T17.498Other foreign object in trachea causing other injury
T17.498AOther foreign object in trachea causing other injury, initial encounter
T17.498DOther foreign object in trachea causing other injury, subsequent encounter
T17.498SOther foreign object in trachea causing other injury, sequela