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T67.7

Non-billable

Heat edema

Heat edema

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T66-T78

Parent Code

T67

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • erythema [dermatitis] ab igne (L59.0)
  • malignant hyperpyrexia due to anesthesia (T88.3)
  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (3)

T67.7XXA

Heat edema, initial encounter

BillableT67.7XXD

Heat edema, subsequent encounter

BillableT67.7XXS

Heat edema, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T67.7?

ICD-10-CM code T67.7 represents "Heat edema". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T67.7 a billable code?

No, T67.7 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T67.7.

What chapter is T67.7 in?

T67.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T67.7?

T67.7 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); erythema [dermatitis] ab igne (L59.0); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under T67.7?

T67.7 has 3 child codes, including: T67.7XXA (Heat edema, initial encounter), T67.7XXD (Heat edema, subsequent encounter), T67.7XXS (Heat edema, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T67.7?

Yes, when using T67.7 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T67.7?

T67.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161741. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.