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T71.16

Non-billable

Asphyxiation due to hanging

Asphyxiation due to hanging

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

Parent Code

T71.1

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Hanging by window shade cord

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.-)
  • 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.-)

Child Codes (4)

T71.161

Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental

T71.162

Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm

T71.163

Asphyxiation due to hanging, assault

T71.164

Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to hanging?

The ICD-10-CM code for asphyxiation due to hanging is T71.16. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to hanging". T71.16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T71.16 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T71.16 represents "Asphyxiation due to hanging". 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 T71.16 a billable code?

No, T71.16 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 T71.16.

What chapter is T71.16 in?

T71.16 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T71.16?

T71.16 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 T71.16?

T71.16 has 4 child codes, including: T71.161 (Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental), T71.162 (Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm), T71.163 (Asphyxiation due to hanging, assault), T71.164 (Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined).

Are additional codes required with T71.16?

Yes, when using T71.16 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); 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.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.16?

T71.16 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2886406, C2886405. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.