Enhanced MS-DRG Definitions Manual

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis code T71

Asphyxiation

Code Hierarchy

Coding Guidelines for T71

T71 is a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code meaning 'Asphyxiation'.

It is also suitable for:

  • Mechanical suffocation
  • Traumatic suffocation

Purely Excluded Conditions

These diag codes should never be used at the same time as T71 because these conditions cannot occur together:

  • acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80)
  • anoxia due to high altitude (T70.2)
  • asphyxia NOS (R09.01)
  • asphyxia from carbon monoxide (T58.-)
  • asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign body (T17.-)
  • asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vapors (T59.-)
  • respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-)

Complications & Comorbid Conditions (CC/MCC) Rules for T71

T71 is not a CC or MCC.

DRG Mapping Rules for T71

T71 doesn't map to any MS-DRGs.

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