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T71.23

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T71.23

Non-billable

Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator

T71.23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T71.231 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T71.2
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T71.23?
T71.23 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a (discarded) refrigerator". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T71.23 a billable code?
No — T71.23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T71.231) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T71.23?
T71.23 has 4 more specific child codes, including T71.231, T71.232, T71.233.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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