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T71.151

Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T71T71.1T71.15T71.151

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 in furniture NOS

Specific Codes (3)

T71.151ABillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, initial encounter

T71.151DBillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, subsequent encounter

T71.151SBillable

Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, sequela

Related Codes

T71.152Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm

T71.153Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault

T71.154Category

Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined

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