T71.231
Non-billableAsphyx due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrig, acc
Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •birth traumaP10-P15
- •obstetric traumaO70-O71
- •acute respiratory distress (syndrome)J80
- •anoxia due to high altitudeT70.2
- •asphyxia NOSR09.01
- •asphyxia from carbon monoxideT58
- •asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign bodyT17
- •asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vaporsT59
- •respiratory distress (syndrome) in newbornP22
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyx due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrig, acc?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyx due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrig, acc is T71.231. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental". T71.231 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T71.231 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T71.231 represents “Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T71.231 a billable code?
No, T71.231 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T71.231.
What chapter is T71.231 in?
T71.231 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T71.231?
T71.231 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80); and 6 more.
What are the subcategories under T71.231?
T71.231 has 3 child codes, including: T71.231A (Asphyx due to being trap in a (discarded) refrig, acc, init), T71.231D (Asphyx due to being trap in a (discarded) refrig, acc, subs), T71.231S (Asphyx due to being trap in a (discarded) refrig, acc, sqla).
Are additional codes required with T71.231?
Yes, when using T71.231, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.231?
T71.231 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886469. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T71.231 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like asphyx due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrig, acc affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T71.231?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T71.231 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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