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T71.221 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, accidental


The ICD 10 Code for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, accidental is listed as T71.221.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: T71.221
Description: Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, accidental
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
Parent T71.22 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of T71.221:
T71.221A - Asphyx due to being trapped in a car trunk, accidental, init
T71.221D - Asphyx due to being trapped in a car trunk, accidental, subs
T71.221S - Asphyx due to being trapped in a car trunk, acc, sequela
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of T71.221:
T71.222 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, intentional self-harm
T71.223 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, assault
T71.224 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined