Foreign body in other specified parts bronchus and lung

This code signifies the presence of an inhaled or aspirated foreign object lodged within the bronchial tree or lung parenchyma, excluding the trachea. This condition can lead to airway obstruction, inflammation, infection, or other respiratory complications.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a foreign body located in a bronchus (mainstem, lobar, segmental) or within the lung tissue itself. This is often seen following aspiration events, particularly in children or individuals with impaired swallowing.

• Differentiate from foreign bodies in the trachea (934.0) or pharynx (933.0).
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation specifies the exact location (e.g., "foreign body in right mainstem bronchus") to support the specificity of "other specified parts."