In simple words: This code means something is stuck in someone's throat.The doctor will need to know what's stuck and where exactly in the throat.

This code is used to classify cases involving a foreign body lodged in the pharynx, encompassing the nasopharynx and oropharynx.It's crucial to document the type, location, and any complications of the foreign body.Additional codes might be necessary to specify the cause of the injury or the presence of retained foreign bodies.

Example 1: A child swallows a small toy, which lodges in their pharynx.The physician performs a procedure to remove the foreign body., A patient chokes on a piece of food, resulting in a foreign body in their pharynx.They present to the emergency room for removal of the obstruction., During a dental procedure, a small instrument breaks off and becomes lodged in the patient's pharynx.A surgical intervention is required for removal.

Detailed description of the foreign body (type, size, location), the method of removal, any complications (e.g., injury, infection), and post-procedural care.

** The seventh character (A, D, or S) should be appended to the code to indicate the encounter type: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter, and S for sequela.