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T71 ⚠ Non-billable

Asphyxiation

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Code
T71
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Also known as
  • Mechanical suffocation
  • Traumatic suffocation
Excludes1 — never code together
  • acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80)
  • anoxia due to high altitude (T70.2)
  • asphyxia NOS (R09.01)
  • asphyxia from carbon monoxide (T58.-)
  • asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign body (T17.-)
  • asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vapors (T59.-)
  • respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-)
7th character
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T71

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T71?
ICD-10-CM code T71 represents Asphyxiation. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is T71 billable?
No. T71 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is T71 in?
T71 belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the T71 category

T71.1 Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing Non-billable T71.11 Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow Non-billable T71.12 Asphyxiation due to plastic bag Non-billable T71.13 Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens Non-billable T71.111 Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental Non-billable T71.112 Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harm Non-billable T71.113 Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault Non-billable T71.114 Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undetermined Non-billable

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