T71.143
Billable codeAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), assault
The ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), assault is T71.143.
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- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- T71.141Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental
- T71.144Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined
- T71.143Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), assault