ICD-10-CM T71.144: Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined

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About ICD-10-CM Code T71.144 (Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body)

ICD-10-CM code T71.144 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 T71.144 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T71.144 - Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined. 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 smothering under another person's body related to undetermined.