Asphyx d/t being trap in a (discarded) refrig, slf-hrm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with asphyxiation resulting from being intentionally trapped inside a refrigerator, typically a discarded one, as a deliberate act of self-harm. The asphyxia is due to a lack of oxygen within the enclosed space.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial medical encounter for a patient who has attempted suicide by intentionally confining themselves within a refrigerator, leading to oxygen deprivation. It should be used when the patient is first seen for this specific injury.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific intent, such as Z91.5- (Personal history of self-harm).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the intentional nature of the act and the mechanism of injury (trapped in a refrigerator).
• Do not use this code for accidental entrapment; refer to codes within T71.1- for accidental asphyxiation.