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T71.1

Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing

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Nonbillable category

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Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification

Related entries

Up to 30 descendants in this category

CODEDESCRIPTIONTYPE
T71.11Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillowCategory
T71.111Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidentalCategory
T71.111AAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental, initial encounterBillable
T71.111DAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.111SAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental, sequelaBillable
T71.112Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harmCategory
T71.112AAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harm, initial encounterBillable
T71.112DAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.112SAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harm, sequelaBillable
T71.113Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assaultCategory
T71.113AAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault, initial encounterBillable
T71.113DAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.113SAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault, sequelaBillable
T71.114Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undeterminedCategory
T71.114AAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undetermined, initial encounterBillable
T71.114DAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undetermined, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.114SAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undetermined, sequelaBillable
T71.12Asphyxiation due to plastic bagCategory
T71.121Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidentalCategory
T71.121AAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, initial encounterBillable
T71.121DAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.121SAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, sequelaBillable
T71.122Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, intentional self-harmCategory
T71.122AAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, intentional self-harm, initial encounterBillable
T71.122DAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.122SAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, intentional self-harm, sequelaBillable
T71.123Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, assaultCategory
T71.123AAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, assault, initial encounterBillable
T71.123DAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, assault, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.123SAsphyxiation due to plastic bag, assault, sequelaBillable

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