ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T71.151
Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T71.151
Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T71.151 (Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture)
ICD-10-CM code T71.151 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 T71.151 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T71.151 - Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, 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 smothering in furniture related to accidental.