T71.152
Non-billableAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, self-harm
Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm
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 traumaP10-P15
- •obstetric traumaO70-O71
- •acute respiratory distress (syndrome)J80
- •anoxia due to high altitudeT70.2
- •asphyxia NOSR09.01
- •asphyxia from carbon monoxideT58
- •asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign bodyT17
- •asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vaporsT59
- •respiratory distress (syndrome) in newbornP22
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, self-harm?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, self-harm is T71.152. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm". T71.152 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T71.152 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T71.152 represents “Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, 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 T71.152 a billable code?
No, T71.152 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 T71.152.
What chapter is T71.152 in?
T71.152 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T71.152?
T71.152 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 T71.152?
T71.152 has 3 child codes, including: T71.152A (Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, self-harm, init), T71.152D (Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, self-harm, subs), T71.152S (Asphyx due to smothering in furniture, self-harm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T71.152?
Yes, when using T71.152, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.152?
T71.152 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886393. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T71.152 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, self-harm affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T71.152?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T71.152 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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