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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E913.9
Accidental mechanical suffocation by unspecified means
  • Short description: SUFFOCATION NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM E913.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E913.9 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).
  • E913.9 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM E913.9.
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Approximate Synonyms
  • Traumatic asphyxiation
  • Traumatic asphyxiation (event)
Applies To
  • Asphyxia, mechanical NOS
  • Strangulation NOS
  • Suffocation NOS
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