T18.12 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
T18.120Food in esophagus causing compression of trachea
T18.120AFood in esophagus causing compression of trachea, initial encounter
T18.120DFood in esophagus causing compression of trachea, subsequent encounter
T18.120SFood in esophagus causing compression of trachea, sequela