T71.23 Non-Billable Code

Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator

Chapter 19 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

T66-T78 Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)

This code is a child of T71.2.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

T71.231 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental Billable
T71.232 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm Billable
T71.233 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault Billable
T71.234 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined Billable

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