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T71.1 Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing

Non-Billable/Non-Specific

Applicable To

  • Suffocation due to mechanical threat to breathing

Codes

  • T71.11Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow
  • T71.12Asphyxiation due to plastic bag
  • T71.13Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens
  • T71.14Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed)
    • T71.141Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental
    • T71.143Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), assault
    • T71.144Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined
  • T71.15Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture
  • T71.16Asphyxiation due to hanging
  • T71.19Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes
    • T71.191Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, accidental
    • T71.192Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, intentional self-harm
    • T71.193Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault
    • T71.194Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined