T71
Non-billableAsphyxiation
Asphyxiation
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
T66-T78
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Mechanical suffocation
- Traumatic suffocation
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- birth trauma (P10-P15)
- obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
- acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80)
- anoxia due to high altitude (T70.2)
- asphyxia NOS (R09.01)
- asphyxia from carbon monoxide (T58.-)
- asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign body (T17.-)
- asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vapors (T59.-)
- respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- AsphyxiaC0004044
- AsphyxiasC0004044
- AsphyxiationC0004044
- Asphyxiation (event)C0004044
- SuffocatingC0004044
- Suffocating (finding)C0004044
- SuffocationC0004044
- Suffocation NOSC0004044
- SuffocationsC0004044
- asphyxiaC0004044
- asphyxiasC0004044
- asphyxiationC0004044
- suffocateC0004044
- suffocatingC0004044
- suffocationC0004044
- suffocationsC0004044
- Mechanical suffocationC0344194
- Suffocation by mechanical causeC0344194
- Suffocation by mechanical cause (event)C0344194
- Traumatic suffocationC2886321
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T71?
ICD-10-CM code T71 represents "Asphyxiation". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T71 a billable code?
No, T71 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T71.
What chapter is T71 in?
T71 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T71?
T71 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80); and 6 more.
What are the subcategories under T71?
T71 has 3 child codes, including: T71.1 (Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing), T71.2 (Asphyxiation due to systemic oxy defic due to low oxy in air), T71.9 (Asphyxiation due to unspecified cause).
Are additional codes required with T71?
Yes, when using T71 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71?
T71 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0004044, C0344194, C2886321. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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