T71.141

Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), 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 smothering under another person's body (in bed) NOS
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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
T71.14Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed)
T71.141Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidentalBillable
T71.141AAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental, initial encounterBillable
T71.141DAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.141SAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person's body (in bed), accidental, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T71.141:

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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