ICD-10-CM T71.231: Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental

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About ICD-10-CM Code T71.231 (Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a)

ICD-10-CM code T71.231 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T71.231 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T71.231 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a related to accidental.