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T71.141

Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T71T71.1T71.14T71.141

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 another person's body (in bed) NOS

Specific Codes (3)

T71.141ABillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental, initial encounter

T71.141DBillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental, subsequent encounter

T71.141SBillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental, sequela

Related Codes

T71.143Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), assault

T71.144Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined

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