T17.0XXD — Foreign body in nasal sinus, subsequent encounter
Is T17.0XXD billable?
Yes — T17.0XXD is billable for FY2027. T17.0XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T17.0XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T17.0XXD at a glance
| Code | T17.0XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Foreign body in nasal sinus, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T17.0XXD?
In T17.0XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T17.0XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T17.0XXD group to?
T17.0XXD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T17.0XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T17.0, the nearest indexed parent of T17.0XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › accessory sinus
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › antrum
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › Highmore's antrum
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › maxillary sinus
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › nasal sinus
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › sinus
- Foreign body › respiratory tract › nasal sinus
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T17.0XXD to fully describe the condition. T17.0XXD 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 T17.0XXD to fully describe the condition. T17.0XXD 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 T17.0XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T17.0XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15-T19
The conditions below are not part of T17.0XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T17.0XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T17.0XXD existed?
T17.0XXD 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.