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T71.16Asphyxiation due to hanging

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
SectionOther and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
Parent codeT71.1 — Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Hanging by window shade cord

Use Additional Code

  • code for any associated injuries, such as:
  • crushing injury of neck (S17.-)
  • fracture of cervical vertebrae (S12.0-S12.2-)
  • open wound of neck (S11.-)

Subcategories (4)

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