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ICD-10-CM · FY 2026 APRIL UPDATE

T71.23

Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator

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Nonbillable category

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Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification

Related entries

Up to 30 descendants in this category

CODEDESCRIPTIONTYPE
T71.231Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidentalCategory
T71.231AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, initial encounterBillable
T71.231DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.231SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, sequelaBillable
T71.232Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harmCategory
T71.232AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm, initial encounterBillable
T71.232DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.232SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm, sequelaBillable
T71.233Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assaultCategory
T71.233AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, initial encounterBillable
T71.233DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.233SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, sequelaBillable
T71.234Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undeterminedCategory
T71.234AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined, initial encounterBillable
T71.234DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined, subsequent encounterBillable
T71.234SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined, sequelaBillable

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