T16.1 — Foreign body in right ear
Is T16.1 billable?
No — T16.1 is a non-billable header code. T16.1 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath T16.1.
T16.1 at a glance
| Code | T16.1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Foreign body in right ear |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T16.1 to fully describe the condition. T16.1 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T15-T19
Report an additional code alongside T16.1 to fully describe the condition. T16.1 is sequenced first.
- code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T16.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T16.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15-T19
The conditions below are not part of T16.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T16.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T16.1? (3)
How long has T16.1 existed?
T16.1 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.