2026
ICD-10-CM
Diagnosis
Code

T71 Asphyxiation

Non-billable
2016–2026

T71 is a non-billable/non-specific diagnosis code from the 2026 ICD-10-CM used to classify the following condition: Asphyxiation.

Inclusion term

Mechanical suffocation
Traumatic suffocation

Type 1 excludes

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.-)

Seventh character note

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T71

Seventh character extensions

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Codes

Versions

2026
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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
New code