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T71.233 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault


The ICD 10 Code for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault is listed as T71.233.
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: T71.233
Description: Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, assault
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
Parent T71.23 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of T71.233:
T71.233A - Asphyx d/t being trap in a (discarded) refrig, asslt, init
T71.233D - Asphyx d/t being trap in a (discarded) refrig, asslt, subs
T71.233S - Asphyx d/t being trap in a (discarded) refrig, asslt, sqla
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of T71.233:
T71.231 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, accidental
T71.232 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, intentional self-harm
T71.234 - Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined