Is T71.151 a billable code?
No. T71.151 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
T71.151: Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T71.151 groups related diagnoses under asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T71.151
- T71.151AAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, initial encounter
- T71.151DAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, subsequent encounter
- T71.151SAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, sequela
Other codes in T71.15 Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture
T71.151 questions
What does T71.151 mean?
T71.151 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental. 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.