T71.121SBillable
Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, sequela
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T71
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T71
T71AsphyxiationT71.1Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathingT71.11Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillowT71.111Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidentalT71.111AAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, accidental, initYesT71.111DAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, accidental, subsYesT71.111SAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, accidental, sequelaYesT71.112Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, self-harmT71.112AAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, self-harm, initYesT71.112DAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, self-harm, subsYesT71.112SAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, self-harm, sequelaYesT71.113Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T71.121S?
T71.121S is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental, sequela.
Is T71.121S a billable code?
Yes. T71.121S is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T71.121S in?
T71.121S falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T71.121S become effective?
T71.121S has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T71.121S?
T71.121S belongs to category T71, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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