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T71.16 Asphyxiation due to hanging

Non-Billable/Non-Specific

Applicable To

  • Hanging by window shade cord

Use Additional

  • code for any associated injuries, such as:
  • crushing injury of neck (S17.-)
  • fracture of cervical vertebrae (S12.0-S12.2-)
  • open wound of neck (S11.-)

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