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T71.111

Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T71T71.1T71.11T71.111

Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Section: T66-T78 - Other and unspecified effects of external causes

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow NOS

Specific Codes (3)

T71.111ABillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental, initial encounter

T71.111DBillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental, subsequent encounter

T71.111SBillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental, sequela

Related Codes

T71.112Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harm

T71.113Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault

T71.114Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undetermined

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