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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E913.2
Accidental mechanical suffocation due to lack of air (in closed place)
  • Short description: SUFFOCATION-LACK OF AIR.
  • ICD-9-CM E913.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E913.2 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • E913.2 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM E913.2.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM E913.2: 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
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Approximate Synonyms
  • Traumatic asphyxiation due to low oxygen environment
  • Traumatic asphyxiation due to low oxygen environment (event)
E913.2 Excludes
  • suffocation by plastic bag (E913.1)
Applies To
  • Accidentally closed up in refrigerator or other airtight enclosed space
  • Diving with insufficient air supply
 E913.1 ICD9Data.com E913.3 
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