ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
T71.231S Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, sequela
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- T71 Asphyxiation
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a sequela: a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of the injury. The sequela itself is usually coded first, followed by this code.
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Other codes in T71
117 complete codes in this category.
- T71.223SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, assault, sequela
- T71.224AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined, initial encounter
- T71.224DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T71.224SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined, sequela
- T71.231AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, initial encounter
- T71.231DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, subsequent encounter
- T71.231SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, sequela
- T71.232AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T71.232DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T71.232SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T71.233AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, initial encounter
- T71.233DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, subsequent encounter
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental, sequela”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to T71.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has T71, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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