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T71.2

Non-billable

Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air

T71.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T71.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T71
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

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

Includes

  • •Suffocation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T71.2?
T71.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T71.2 a billable code?
No — T71.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T71.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T71.2?
T71.2 has 5 more specific child codes, including T71.20, T71.21, T71.22.

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

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