U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

T71 ICD-10-CM Code: Asphyxiation

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

T71

Asphyxiation

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where T71 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)

  3. 3

    Category T71

    Asphyxiation

  4. 4

    Code T71

    Asphyxiation

More specific choices

Codes under T71

T71 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

T71.1

Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing

T71.2

Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air

T71.9

Asphyxiation due to unspecified cause

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Mechanical suffocation
  • Traumatic suffocation

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T71.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T71.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80)
  • anoxia due to high altitude (T70.2)
  • asphyxia NOS (R09.01)
  • asphyxia from carbon monoxide (T58.-)
  • asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign body (T17.-)
  • asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vapors (T59.-)
  • respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for T71.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T71 mean?

T71 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Asphyxiation.”

Is T71 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. T71 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is T71 located in ICD-10-CM?

T71 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78) (T66–T78), under category T71, Asphyxiation.

What coding notes are listed for T71?

Its listed inclusion terms are Mechanical suffocation; Traumatic suffocation. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80); anoxia due to high altitude (T70.2); asphyxia NOS (R09.01); asphyxia from carbon monoxide (T58.-); asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign body (T17.-); asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vapors (T59.-); respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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