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T71.161

Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T71T71.1T71.16T71.161

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 hanging NOS
  • Hanging NOS

Specific Codes (3)

T71.161ABillable

Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental, initial encounter

T71.161DBillable

Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental, subsequent encounter

T71.161SBillable

Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental, sequela

Related Codes

T71.162Category

Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm

T71.163Category

Asphyxiation due to hanging, assault

T71.164Category

Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined

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