T71.153
Billable codeAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault
The ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault is T71.153.
Documentation support
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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
- T71.151Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental
- T71.152Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm
- T71.154Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined
- T71.153Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault