Is T71.144 a billable code?
No. T71.144 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T71.144: Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T71.144 groups related diagnoses under asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T71.144
- T71.144AAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined, initial encounter
- T71.144DAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T71.144SAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined, sequela
Other codes in T71.14 Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed)
T71.144 questions
What does T71.144 mean?
T71.144 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), undetermined. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.