T18.120D — Food in esophagus causing compression of trachea, subsequent encounter
Is T18.120D billable?
Yes — T18.120D is billable for FY2027. T18.120D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T18.120D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T18.120D at a glance
| Code | T18.120D |
|---|---|
| Description | Food in esophagus causing compression of trachea, 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 T18.120D?
In T18.120D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T18.120D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T18.120D group to?
T18.120D 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 T18.120D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T18.120, the nearest indexed parent of T18.120D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › esophagus › causing › tracheal compression › food
How is T18.120D listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under T18.120, the nearest indexed parent of T18.120D. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Interruption of respiration › food (by)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T18.120D.
- Food in esophagus causing obstruction of respiration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T18.120D to fully describe the condition. T18.120D 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 T18.120D to fully describe the condition. T18.120D 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 T18.120D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T18.120D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15-T19
The conditions below are not part of T18.120D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T18.120D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T18
The conditions below are not part of T18.120D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T18.120D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- foreign body in pharynx (T17.2-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T18.1
The conditions below are not part of T18.120D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T18.120D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)
How long has T18.120D existed?
T18.120D 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.