T17.32

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Food in larynx

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

Bones in larynxSeeds in larynx

✓ No additional coding notes for T17.32

Child Codes (2)

T17.320Food in larynx causing asphyxiationHeader T17.328Food in larynx causing other injuryHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T17.32 represents food in larynx. 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 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under T17.32.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T17.32?

ICD-10-CM code T17.32 is "Food in larynx". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T17.32 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T17.32 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in T17.3

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

T17.30Unspecified foreign body in larynx T17.31Gastric contents in larynx T17.39Other foreign object in larynx

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Code Information

CodeT17.32

BillableNo — Header code

ParentT17.3

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

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes2

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)