T71.16 – Asphyxiation due to hanging
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Additional
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.-)
Applicable To
Hanging by window shade cord
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| S00-T88 | Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) |
| T66-T78 | Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78) |
| T71 | Asphyxiation |
| T71.1 | Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing |
| T71.16 |
Asphyxiation due to hanging
Use Additional
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.-)
Applicable to
Hanging by window shade cord
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| T71.161 | Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental |
| T71.162 | Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm |
| T71.163 | Asphyxiation due to hanging, assault |
| T71.164 | Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined |