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T71.162

Non-billable

Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm

Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm

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

T71.16

Child Codes

3

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.-)
  • 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 (3)

T71.162A

Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm, init

BillableT71.162D

Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm, subs

BillableT71.162S

Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm?

The ICD-10-CM code for asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm is T71.162. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm". T71.162 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T71.162 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T71.162 represents "Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm". 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 T71.162 a billable code?

No, T71.162 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 T71.162.

What chapter is T71.162 in?

T71.162 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T71.162?

T71.162 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 T71.162?

T71.162 has 3 child codes, including: T71.162A (Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm, init), T71.162D (Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm, subs), T71.162S (Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T71.162?

Yes, when using T71.162 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 T71.162?

T71.162 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886411. 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.