T71.23
Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator
Use a more specific code (4 billable)
T71.231Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidentalT71.232Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harmT71.233Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assaultT71.234Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T66-T78Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
T71Asphyxiation
T71.2Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air
T71.23Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigeratorNot billable
T71.232Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harmBillable
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T71.23:
subcategoryT71.2
Asphyxiation due to systemic oxygen deficiency due to low oxygen content in ambient air
View context instructionschapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
View context instructionsMS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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