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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for stomach phytobezoar

T18.2

Foreign body in stomach

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Phytobezoar › stomach”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding stomach phytobezoar

The ICD-10-CM code for stomach phytobezoar is T18.2 (Foreign body in stomach).

Within T18 (foreign body in alimentary tract), T18.2 is specifically for foreign body in stomach. Related codes cover in mouth (T18.0), in esophagus (T18.1), in small intestine (T18.3), in colon (T18.4), in anus and rectum (T18.5), in other parts of alimentary tract (T18.8) and of alimentary tract, part unspecified (T18.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about stomach phytobezoar ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for stomach phytobezoar?

T18.2 — Foreign body in stomach (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T18.2 billable?

No. T18.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.