ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T71.19
Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T71.19
Asphyxiation due to other causes NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T71.19 (Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes)
ICD-10-CM code T71.19 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 T71.19 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T71.19 - Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes. 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 due to other causes.