ICD-10-CM T71.121: Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T71.121

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T71.121

Inclusion Terms

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code T71.121 (Asphyxiation due to plastic bag)

ICD-10-CM code T71.121 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 T71.121 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T71.121 - Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental. 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 plastic bag related to accidental.