T71.15 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple sub-diagnoses that fall under this code. Please refer to the sub-diagnoses below.
Related Diagnoses
T71.151Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental
T71.151AAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, initial encounter
T71.151DAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, subsequent encounter
T71.151SAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, accidental, sequela
T71.152Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm
T71.152AAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
T71.152DAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
T71.152SAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, intentional self-harm, sequela
T71.153Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault
T71.153AAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault, initial encounter
T71.153DAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault, subsequent encounter
T71.153SAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, assault, sequela
T71.154Asphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined
T71.154AAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined, initial encounter
T71.154DAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined, subsequent encounter
T71.154SAsphyxiation due to smothering in furniture, undetermined, sequela