T71.161
Billable codeAsphyxiation due to hanging, accidental
The ICD-10 code for asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental is T71.161.
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- Asphyxiation due to hanging NOS
- Hanging NOS
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Related codes in this category
- T71.162Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm
- T71.163Asphyxiation due to hanging, assault
- T71.164Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined
- T71.161Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental