T18.1

Non-billable

Foreign body in esophagus

T18.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Foreign body in esophagus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T18.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T18
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses. Some foreign…

Read more about Foreign Bodies at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T18.1?
T18.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Foreign body in esophagus". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T18.1 a billable code?
No — T18.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T18.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T18.1?
T18.1 has 4 more specific child codes, including T18.10, T18.11, T18.12.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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