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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T71.1

Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing

ICD-10-CM Code:
T71.1
ICD-10 Code for:
Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing
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)

T71.1 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 mechanical threat to breathing. 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 mechanical threat to breathing

Non-specific codes like T71.1 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 mechanical threat to breathing:

  • T71.11 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.111 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.111A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.111D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.111S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.112 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.112A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.112D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.112S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.113 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.113A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.113D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.113S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.114 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.114A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.114D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.114S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.12 for Asphyxiation due to plastic bag - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.121 for Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.121A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.121D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.121S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.122 for Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.122A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.122D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.122S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.123 for Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.123A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.123D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.123S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.124 for Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.124A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.124D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.124S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.13 for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.131 for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, accidental - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.131A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.131D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.131S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.132 for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.132A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.132D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.132S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.133 for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.133A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.133D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.133S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.134 for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.134A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.134D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.134S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.14 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.141 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.141A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.141D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.141S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.143 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.143A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.143D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.143S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.144 for Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.144A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.144D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.144S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.15 for Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.151 for Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.151A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.151D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.151S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.152 for Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.152A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.152D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.152S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.153 for Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.153A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.153D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.153S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.154 for Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.154A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.154D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.154S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.16 for Asphyxiation due to hanging - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • 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

  • T71.19 for Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.191 for Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, accidental - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.191A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.191D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.191S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.192 for Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.192A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.192D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.192S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.193 for Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.193A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.193D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.193S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T71.194 for Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.194A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.194D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T71.194S 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.
  • Suffocation due to mechanical threat to breathing

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.