T67.9
Non-billableEffect of heat and light, unspecified
Effect of heat and light, unspecified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T67.9?
ICD-10-CM code T67.9 represents "Effect of heat and light, unspecified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T67.9 a billable code?
No, T67.9 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 T67.9.
What chapter is T67.9 in?
T67.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T67.9?
T67.9 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 T67.9?
T67.9 has 3 child codes, including: T67.9XXA (Effect of heat and light, unspecified, initial encounter), T67.9XXD (Effect of heat and light, unspecified, subsequent encounter), T67.9XXS (Effect of heat and light, unspecified, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T67.9?
Yes, when using T67.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T67.9?
T67.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0274287. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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