ICD-10-CM Code T71.16
Asphyxiation due to hanging
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code T71.16 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the four child codes of T71.16 that describes the diagnosis 'asphyxiation due to hanging' in more detail.
- T71.16 Asphyxiation due to hanging NON-BILLABLE
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The ICD code T71 is used to code Asphyxia
Asphyxia or asphyxiation (from Ancient Greek α- "without" and σφύξις sphyxis, "squeeze" (throb of heart)) is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from abnormal breathing. An example of asphyxia is choking. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs. There are many circumstances that can induce asphyxia, all of which are characterized by an inability of an individual to acquire sufficient oxygen through breathing for an extended period of time. Asphyxia can cause coma or death.
| Specialty: | Critical Care Medicine |
| MeSH Code: | D001237 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 799.0 |
Coding Notes for T71.16 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Hanging by window shade cord
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code for any associated injuries, such as:
- Crushing injury of neck See code S17.-
- Fracture of cervical vertebrae (S12.0-S12.2-) See code S12.0-
- Open wound of neck See code S11.-
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'T71.16 - Asphyxiation due to hanging'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code T71.16. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Parent Code: T71.1 - Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing