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T71.121

Non-billable

Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental

T71.121 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T71.121A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T71.12
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

Includes

  • •Asphyxiation due to plastic bag NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T71.121?
T71.121 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T71.121 a billable code?
No — T71.121 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T71.121A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T71.121?
T71.121 has 3 more specific child codes, including T71.121A, T71.121D, T71.121S.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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