T71.1
Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing
T71
Asphyxiation
Specific Codes Under T71
Use a more specific code below for billing and documentation.
Inclusion Terms
- • Mechanical suffocation
- • Traumatic suffocation
Code First
None code first specified for this code.
Use Additional Code
None use additional code specified for this code.
Cannot Code Together
These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.
- • 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.-)
Can Code Together
These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.
None specified for this code.
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