T71.231D

Billable

Asphyx due to being trap in a (discarded) refrig, acc, subs

Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, subsequent encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

T66-T78

Parent Code

T71.231
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyx due to being trap in a (discarded) refrig, acc, subs?

The ICD-10-CM code for asphyx due to being trap in a (discarded) refrig, acc, subs is T71.231D. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, subsequent encounter". T71.231D is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code T71.231D mean?

ICD-10-CM code T71.231D represents “Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, subsequent encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is T71.231D a billable code?

Yes, T71.231D is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is T71.231D in?

T71.231D is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T71.231D?

T71.231D is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886471. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does T71.231D relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like asphyx due to being trap in a (discarded) refrig, acc, subs 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 T71.231D?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T71.231D 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.