ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E983.8
Diagnosis Code: E983.8 (Raw: E9838)
Description: Strangulation or suffocation by other specified means, undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code E983.8 is designated for Strangulation or suffocation by other specified means, undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.