T17.2

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Foreign body in pharynx

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Foreign body in nasopharynxForeign body in throat NOS

✓ No additional coding notes for T17.2

Child Codes (4)

T17.20Unspecified foreign body in pharynxHeader T17.21Gastric contents in pharynxHeader T17.22Food in pharynxHeader T17.29Other foreign object in pharynxHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T17.2 represents foreign body in pharynx. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under T17.2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T17.2?

ICD-10-CM code T17.2 is "Foreign body in pharynx". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T17.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T17.2 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in T17

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

T17.0Foreign body in nasal sinus T17.1Foreign body in nostril T17.3Foreign body in larynx T17.4Foreign body in trachea T17.5Foreign body in bronchus T17.8Foreign body in other parts of respiratory tract T17.9Foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified

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Code Information

CodeT17.2

BillableNo — Header code

ParentT17

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)