Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T71.16

Asphyxiation due to hanging

ICD-10-CM Code:
T71.16
ICD-10 Code for:
Asphyxiation due to hanging
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Other and unspecified effects of external causes
      (T66-T78)
      • Asphyxiation
        (T71)

T71.16 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of asphyxiation due to hanging. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Asphyxiation due to hanging

Non-specific codes like T71.16 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for asphyxiation due to hanging:

  • T71.161 for Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.161A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.161D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.161S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.162 for Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.162A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.162D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.162S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.163 for Asphyxiation due to hanging, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.163A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.163D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.163S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.164 for Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.164A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.164D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.164S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Asphyxiation (T71). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Hanging by window shade cord

Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
  • code for any associated injuries, such as:
  • crushing injury of neck S17
  • fracture of cervical vertebrae S12.0 S12.2
  • open wound of neck S11

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.