T71.16Non-billable (header)

Asphyxiation due to hanging

Sub-codes of T71.16(4)

T71.16 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill. Sub-codes marked ⚠ require a 7th character — append A, D, or S (and an X placeholder if needed).

T71.161Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental⚠ 7th charT71.162Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm⚠ 7th charT71.163Asphyxiation due to hanging, assault⚠ 7th charT71.164Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined⚠ 7th char

Inclusion Terms

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to T71.16 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Hanging (accidental)

Notes

  • ℹcode for any associated injuries, such as:
  • ℹcrushing injury of neck (S17.-)
  • ℹfracture of cervical vertebrae (S12.0-S12.2-)
  • ℹopen wound of neck (S11.-)

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├T66-T78Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)├T71Asphyxiation
└T71.16Asphyxiation due to hanging

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