Z72.823
Billable codeRisk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping
The ICD-10 code for risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping is Z72.823.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Child-caregiver co-sleeping
- Infant bed-sharing
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z72.820Sleep deprivation
- Z72.821Inadequate sleep hygiene
- Z72.823Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping
Associated MS-DRGs
Z72.823 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.