T71.144
Non-billableAsphyx due to smothr under another person's body, undet
Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined
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 asphyx due to smothr under another person's body, undet?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyx due to smothr under another person's body, undet is T71.144. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined". T71.144 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T71.144 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T71.144 represents "Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined". 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 T71.144 a billable code?
No, T71.144 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 T71.144.
What chapter is T71.144 in?
T71.144 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T71.144?
T71.144 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 T71.144?
T71.144 has 3 child codes, including: T71.144A (Asphyx d/t smothr under another person's body, undet, init), T71.144D (Asphyx d/t smothr under another person's body, undet, subs), T71.144S (Asphyx d/t smothr under another person's body, undet, sqla).
Are additional codes required with T71.144?
Yes, when using T71.144 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.144?
T71.144 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886384. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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