T71.224A ICD-10-CM Code: Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T71.224AAsphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T71.224A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
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Category T71
Asphyxiation
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Subcategory T71.224
Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined
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Code T71.224A
Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T71.224A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T71.224A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T71.224A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T71.224A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T71.224A.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T71.224A mean?
T71.224A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined, initial encounter.”
Is T71.224A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T71.224A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is T71.224A located in ICD-10-CM?
T71.224A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78) (T66–T78), under category T71, Asphyxiation and subcategory T71.224, Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a car trunk, undetermined.
What coding notes are listed for T71.224A?
No inclusion terms are listed for T71.224A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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