Is T71.234 a billable code?
No. T71.234 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T71.234: Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T71.234 groups related diagnoses under asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T71.234
- T71.234AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined, initial encounter
- T71.234DAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T71.234SAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined, sequela
Other codes in T71.23 Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator
T71.234 questions
What does T71.234 mean?
T71.234 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator, undetermined. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.