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T71.161

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Asphyxiation due to hanging NOSHanging NOS

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

T71
  • • acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80)
  • • anoxia due to high altitude (T70.2)
  • • asphyxia NOS (R09.01)
  • • asphyxia from carbon monoxide (T58.-)
  • • asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign body (T17.-)
  • • asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vapors (T59.-)
  • • respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
T71.16
  • • code for any associated injuries, such as:
  • • crushing injury of neck (S17.-)
  • • fracture of cervical vertebrae (S12.0-S12.2-)
  • • open wound of neck (S11.-)

Child Codes (3)

T71.161AAsphyxiation due to hanging, accidental, initial encounterT71.161DAsphyxiation due to hanging, accidental, subsequent encounterT71.161SAsphyxiation due to hanging, accidental, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T71.161 represents asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T71.161. Coders should note that T71.161 has 7 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T71.161?

ICD-10-CM code T71.161 is "Asphyxiation due to hanging, accidental". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T71.161 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T71.161 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with T71.161?

T71.161 has 7 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in T71.16

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

T71.162Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harmT71.163Asphyxiation due to hanging, assaultT71.164Asphyxiation due to hanging, undetermined

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Code Information

CodeT71.161
BillableNo — Header code
ParentT71.16
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes17 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)