T71.111
Billable codeAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental
The ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental is T71.111.
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- Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow NOS
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Related codes in this category
- T71.112Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, intentional self-harm
- T71.113Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault
- T71.114Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, undetermined
- T71.111Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidental