T71.133
Non-billableAsphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, assault
Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, assault
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, assault?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, assault is T71.133. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, assault". T71.133 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T71.133 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T71.133 represents "Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, assault". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T71.133 a billable code?
No, T71.133 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 T71.133.
What chapter is T71.133 in?
T71.133 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T71.133?
T71.133 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 T71.133?
T71.133 has 3 child codes, including: T71.133A (Asphyx due to being trapped in bed linens, assault, init), T71.133D (Asphyx due to being trapped in bed linens, assault, subs), T71.133S (Asphyx due to being trapped in bed linens, assault, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T71.133?
Yes, when using T71.133 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.133?
T71.133 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886367. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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