Z72.823 Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Also covers
- Child-caregiver co-sleeping
- Infant bed-sharing
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- problems related to life-management difficulty (Z73.-)
- problems related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
Related codes
Z72.53High risk bisexual behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.6Gambling and betting ICD-10-CMZ72.810Child and adolescent antisocial behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.811Adult antisocial behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.820Sleep deprivation ICD-10-CMZ72.821Inadequate sleep hygiene ICD-10-CMZ72.89Other problems related to lifestyle ICD-10-CMZ72.9Problem related to lifestyle, unspecified ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z72.823 a billable code?
Yes. Z72.823 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.