Z72.823Billable
Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping
Short description: Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another wh sleeping
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z72
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z72
Z72Problems related to lifestyleZ72.0Tobacco useYesZ72.3Lack of physical exerciseYesZ72.4Inappropriate diet and eating habitsYesZ72.5High risk sexual behaviorZ72.51High risk heterosexual behaviorYesZ72.52High risk homosexual behaviorYesZ72.53High risk bisexual behaviorYesZ72.6Gambling and bettingYesZ72.8Other problems related to lifestyleZ72.81Antisocial behaviorZ72.810Child and adolescent antisocial behaviorYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z72.823?
Z72.823 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping.
Is Z72.823 a billable code?
Yes. Z72.823 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z72.823 in?
Z72.823 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z72.823 become effective?
Z72.823 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z72.823?
Z72.823 belongs to category Z72, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.