T71.193 – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other and unspecified effects of external causes
- Code
T71.193(claims format:T71193)- Description
- Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault
- Short description
- Asphyx due to mech threat to breathe due to oth cause, asslt
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- T66-T78 Other and unspecified effects of external causes
- Parent codes
- T71 › T71.1 › T71.19
Billable codes under T71.193
T71.193 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- T71.193A – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault, initial encounterBillable
- T71.193D – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault, subsequent encounterBillable
- T71.193S – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
T71 – Asphyxiation
- Mechanical suffocation
- Traumatic suffocation
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T71
T71.1 – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing
- Suffocation due to mechanical threat to breathing
Block T66-T78
- , if applicable, place of occurrence, such as:
- highway rest stop (Y92.523)
- school (private) (public) (state) as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.21-)
- service areas as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.52-)
- single-family non-institutional (private) house as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.01-)
- transport vehicle as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.81-)
Index terms for T71.193
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in T71.19
- T71.191 – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, accidentalHeader
- T71.192 – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, intentional self-harmHeader
- T71.194 – Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, undeterminedHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T71.193?
T71.193 is the ICD-10-CM code for asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathing due to other causes, assault, in the block T66-T78 (Other and unspecified effects of external causes).
Is T71.193 a billable code?
No. T71.193 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does T71.193 belong to?
It belongs to category T71 – Asphyxiation.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.