T71.221
Billable codeAsphyxiation 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 T71.221.
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- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- T71.222Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, intentional self-harm
- T71.223Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, assault
- T71.224Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined
- T71.221Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, accidental