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* I just tried to use this code for aspiration of food, but I got an error because I needed a mechanism of injury. Is there a better code to use for food aspiration causing a blockage in the airway? Pneumonitis doesn't really imply airway occlusion. I have come across this problem a couple of times now, and I can't figure out how to code it[[User:Mlagadi|Mlagadi]] 13:38, 2019 May 17 (CDT) | |||
* I am having the same problem. Having a foreign body like food in your respiratory tract is significant and we need to have a code that works for this. This specific code should not be in the trauma category in my opinion. Please fix ASAP as we cannot complete profiles without a fix.--[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 10:42, 2019 May 24 (CDT)}} | |||
=== Alternatives for obstruction by other than foreign body === | === Alternatives for obstruction by other than foreign body === | ||
The old code [[Upper Airway Obstruction]] is mapped to a number of ICD codes for various reasons that could cause airway obstruction. | The old code [[Upper Airway Obstruction]] is mapped to a number of ICD codes for various reasons that could cause airway obstruction. | ||