T71.1 Non-Billable Code
Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing
Chapter Classification
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Section Detail
T66-T78
Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of T71.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- T71.11 - Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow
- T71.12 - Asphyxiation due to plastic bag
- T71.13 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens
- T71.14 - Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed)
- T71.15 - Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture
- T71.16 - Asphyxiation due to hanging
- T71.19 - Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes
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