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T16

Non-billable

Foreign body in ear

T16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Foreign body in ear. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T16.1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Includes

  • •foreign body in auditory canal

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T16?
T16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Foreign body in ear". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T16 a billable code?
No — T16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T16.1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T16?
T16 has 3 more specific child codes, including T16.1, T16.2, T16.9.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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