T16.1XXA — Foreign body in right ear, initial encounter

T16.1XXA

What this code means

A foreign body (such as an insect or small object) in the right ear, at the first encounter.

Also called: foreign body in ear.

When this code is used

Used for foreign body in right ear, initial encounter.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code T16.1XXA belongs to Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes, which covers codes S00–T88 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related anatomy

• Ear

Frequently asked questions

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More codes in Chapter 19

S00.93XA — Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounterS01.01XA — Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounterS02.2XXA — Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fractureS05.01XA — Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, right eye, initial encounterS06.0X0A — Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounterS09.90XA — Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

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