T71.162
Non-billableAsphyxiation 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.
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicableZ18
- code for any associated injuries, such as:
- •crushing injury of neckS17
- •fracture of cervical vertebrae-)S12.0-S12.2
- •open wound of neckS11
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); 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.
How does T71.162 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional 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 T71.162?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T71.162 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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