T71.231Header code — not billable
Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental
Short description: Asphyx due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrig, acc
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T71
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T71
T71AsphyxiationT71.1Asphyxiation due to mechanical threat to breathingT71.11Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillowT71.111Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, accidentalT71.111AAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, accidental, initYesT71.111DAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, accidental, subsYesT71.111SAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, accidental, sequelaYesT71.112Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, self-harmT71.112AAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, self-harm, initYesT71.112DAsphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, self-harm, subsYesT71.112SAsphyx due to smothering under pillow, self-harm, sequelaYesT71.113Asphyxiation due to smothering under pillow, assault
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T71.231?
T71.231 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental.
Is T71.231 a billable code?
No. T71.231 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T71.231 in?
T71.231 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T71.231 become effective?
T71.231 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T71.231?
T71.231 belongs to category T71, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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