ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T71.161
Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T71.161
Inclusion Terms
- Asphyxiation due to hanging NOS
- Hanging NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T71.161 (Asphyxiation due to hanging)
ICD-10-CM code T71.161 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 T71.161 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T71.161 - Asphyxiation due to hanging, 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 hanging related to accidental.