T71.20XA
BillableAsphyx d/t sys oxy defic d/t low oxy in air unsp cause, init
Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air due to unspecified cause, initial encounter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyx d/t sys oxy defic d/t low oxy in air unsp cause, init?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyx d/t sys oxy defic d/t low oxy in air unsp cause, init is T71.20XA. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air due to unspecified cause, initial encounter". T71.20XA is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code T71.20XA mean?
ICD-10-CM code T71.20XA represents "Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air due to unspecified cause, initial encounter". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is T71.20XA a billable code?
Yes, T71.20XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is T71.20XA in?
T71.20XA is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.20XA?
T71.20XA is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886444. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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