ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Trichobezoar
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Trichobezoar”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Trichobezoar
The ICD-10-CM code for Trichobezoar is T18.9 (Foreign body of alimentary tract, part unspecified). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T18.9.
Within T18, choose T18.9 (of alimentary tract, part unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: in mouth (T18.0), in esophagus (T18.1), in stomach (T18.2), in small intestine (T18.3), in colon (T18.4), in anus and rectum (T18.5) and in other parts of alimentary tract (T18.8).
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.
More specific Trichobezoar codes (official index)
Common questions about Trichobezoar ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Trichobezoar?
- T18.9 — Foreign body of alimentary tract, part unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T18.3, T18.2.
What is the ICD-10 code for intestine trichobezoar?
- T18.3 — Foreign body in small intestine (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for stomach trichobezoar?
- T18.2 — Foreign body in stomach (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is T18.9 billable?
- No. T18.9 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.