Is T71.194 a billable code?
No. T71.194 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
T71.194: Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T71.194 groups related diagnoses under asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T71.194
- T71.194AAsphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined, initial encounter
- T71.194DAsphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T71.194SAsphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undetermined, sequela
Other codes in T71.19 Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes
T71.194 questions
What does T71.194 mean?
T71.194 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, 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.