ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T71.1
Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T71.1
- 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.-)
Suffocation due to mechanical threat to breathing
Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow NOS
Asphyxiation due to plastic bag NOS
Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens NOS
Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed) NOS
Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture NOS
Hanging by window shade cord
- Asphyxiation due to hanging NOS
- Hanging NOS
Asphyxiation due to other causes NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T71.1 (Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing)
ICD-10-CM code T71.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T71.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T71.1 - Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing.