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T71.121

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T71T71.1T71.12T71.121

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 plastic bag NOS

Specific Codes (3)

T71.121ABillable

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, initial encounter

T71.121DBillable

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, subsequent encounter

T71.121SBillable

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, sequela

Related Codes

T71.122Category

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, intentional self-harm

T71.123Category

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, assault

T71.124Category

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, undetermined

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