T71.9

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T71.9

Billable

Asphyxiation due to unspecified cause

T71.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to unspecified cause. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T71
Edition
FY2026

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

Includes

  • Suffocation (by strangulation) due to unspecified cause
  • Suffocation NOS
  • Systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air due to unspecified cause
  • Systemic oxygen deficiency due to mechanical threat to breathing due to unspecified cause
  • Traumatic asphyxia NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T71.9?
T71.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Asphyxiation due to unspecified cause". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T71.9 a billable code?
Yes — T71.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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