Oth foreign object in pharynx causing oth injury, subs

Other foreign object in pharynx causing other injury, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to a foreign object, other than food, lodged in their pharynx, which has caused an injury. The injury could be irritation, inflammation, or a minor laceration, but not a more severe condition like an abscess or perforation. The patient is no longer in the initial acute phase of the injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient returns for evaluation or management of symptoms stemming from a previously identified foreign object in the pharynx. This includes follow-up appointments to monitor healing, address persistent discomfort, or assess for resolution of the injury after the foreign object has been removed or passed.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter.
Do not use for initial treatment of the foreign object or for sequelae (late effects).
Ensure documentation specifies the foreign object is in the pharynx and the injury is not otherwise specified.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T17.298Other foreign object in pharynx causing other injury

T17.298D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T17Foreign body in respiratory tract T17.0Foreign body in nasal sinus T17.0XXAForeign body in nasal sinus, initial encounter T17.0XXDForeign body in nasal sinus, subsequent encounter T17.0XXSForeign body in nasal sinus, sequela