T71.15
Non-billableAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture
Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture
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 (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture is T71.15. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture". T71.15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T71.15 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T71.15 represents "Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture". 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 T71.15 a billable code?
No, T71.15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under T71.15.
What chapter is T71.15 in?
T71.15 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T71.15?
T71.15 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 T71.15?
T71.15 has 4 child codes, including: T71.151 (Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental), T71.152 (Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, self-harm), T71.153 (Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault), T71.154 (Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined).
Are additional codes required with T71.15?
Yes, when using T71.15 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.15?
T71.15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886388. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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