T71.191
Billable codeAsphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, accidental
The ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, accidental is T71.191.
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- Asphyxiation due to other causes NOS
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Related codes in this category
- T71.192Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, intentional self-harm
- T71.193Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault
- T71.194Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined
- T71.191Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, accidental