ICD-10 T18.2
Foreign body in stomach
ICD10
T18.2
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Description
Foreign body in stomach
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
T18 T18.0 T18.0XXA T18.0XXD T18.0XXS T18.1 T18.10 T18.100 T18.100A T18.100D T18.100S T18.108 T18.108A T18.108D T18.108S
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