2025 ICD-10-CM code T16.1
Foreign body in right ear.
Use 7th character to indicate encounter type: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela).
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a foreign body in the right ear causing symptoms or posing a risk of complications.
Clinicians are responsible for identifying and safely removing the foreign body, managing any associated complications like infections or trauma, and providing appropriate aftercare instructions to the patient.
In simple words: Something stuck in the right ear.
The presence of a foreign object lodged within the right ear canal.
Example 1: A child presents to the emergency room after inserting a small toy into their right ear., An adult reports hearing loss and discomfort in their right ear after an insect crawled inside., A patient experiences pain and inflammation in their right ear due to a retained cotton ball fragment.
Detailed clinical notes on presentation, method of foreign body removal (if applicable), related complications (e.g., trauma, infection), and patient education are crucial. Include type of foreign body if known.
** Excludes birth trauma (P10-P15) and obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Urgent Care
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility, Outpatient Hospital, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home