T16.2XXA — Foreign body in left ear, initial encounter
Is T16.2XXA billable?
Yes — T16.2XXA is billable for FY2027. T16.2XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T16.2XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T16.2XXA at a glance
| Code | T16.2XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Foreign body in left ear, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T16.2XXA?
In T16.2XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T16.2XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T16.2XXA group to?
T16.2XXA sits in MDC 03 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 154Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCCmedical
- 155Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CCmedical
- 156Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T16.2XXA to fully describe the condition. T16.2XXA 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 T16.2XXA to fully describe the condition. T16.2XXA 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 T16.2XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T16.2XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15-T19
The conditions below are not part of T16.2XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T16.2XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T16.2XXA existed?
T16.2XXA 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.