T71.233A

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Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, initial encounter

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

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

T71

• acute respiratory distress (syndrome) (J80)
• anoxia due to high altitude (T70.2)
• asphyxia NOS (R09.01)
• asphyxia from carbon monoxide (T58.-)
• asphyxia from inhalation of food or foreign body (T17.-)
• asphyxia from other gases, fumes and vapors (T59.-)
• respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T71.233A represents asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that T71.233A has 7 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T71.233A?

ICD-10-CM code T71.233A is "Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T71.233A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, T71.233A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with T71.233A?

T71.233A has 7 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in T71.233

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

T71.233DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, subsequent encounter T71.233SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault, sequela

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Code Information

CodeT71.233A

BillableYes

ParentT71.233

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes17 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)