ICD-Code T17.0: Foreign body in nasal sinus
You have one or more foreign bodies in your paranasal sinuses.
The paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities in the skull. They are each connected to the nasal cavity via an opening that forms the inside of the nose. The paranasal sinuses are lined internally with mucous membrane. There are four different paranasal sinuses.
Different types of foreign bodies can get into the paranasal sinuses. A foreign body may be a mucous plug, for example. Foreign bodies may also be objects, however.
Foreign bodies in the paranasal sinuses can cause various symptoms. For example, the foreign body may make breathing more difficult. You may also have a sudden need to sneeze. If foreign bodies remain in the paranasal sinuses for a long time, this can result in inflammation.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).