ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z72.823
Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z72.823
Inclusion Terms
- Child-caregiver co-sleeping
- Infant bed-sharing
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z72.823 (Risk of suffocation)
ICD-10-CM code Z72.823 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 Z72.823 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z72.823 - Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping. 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 Risk of suffocation.