T71.9XXA
BillableAsphyxiation due to unspecified cause, initial encounter
Asphyxiation due to unspecified cause, initial encounter
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to unspecified cause, initial encounter?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyxiation due to unspecified cause, initial encounter is T71.9XXA. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to unspecified cause, initial encounter". T71.9XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code T71.9XXA mean?
ICD-10-CM code T71.9XXA represents "Asphyxiation 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 T71.9XXA a billable code?
Yes, T71.9XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is T71.9XXA in?
T71.9XXA is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.9XXA?
T71.9XXA is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886493. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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