T71.131

Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, accidental

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens NOS
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T66-T78Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
T71Asphyxiation
T71.1Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing
T71.13Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens
T71.131Asphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, accidentalBillable
T71.131AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, accidental, initial encounterBillable
T71.131DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, accidental, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.131SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in bed linens, accidental, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T71.131:

subcategoryT71.1
Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing
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categoryT71
Asphyxiation
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blockT66-T78
Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
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chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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