ICD-10 Specific code W79: Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract |
French
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Inhalation et ingestion d'aliments provoquant une obstruction des voies respiratoires |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XX | External causes of morbidity and mortality | |
| 2 | V01-X59 | Accidents | |
| 3 | W00-X59 | Other external causes of accidental injury | |
| 4 | W75-W84 | Other accidental threats to breathing | |
| 5 | W79 | Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract |