T69
Non-billableOther effects of reduced temperature
Other effects of reduced temperature
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
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T69?
ICD-10-CM code T69 represents "Other effects of reduced temperature". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T69 a billable code?
No, T69 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under T69.
What chapter is T69 in?
T69 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T69?
T69 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T69?
T69 has 4 child codes, including: T69.0 (Immersion hand and foot), T69.1 (Chilblains), T69.8 (Other specified effects of reduced temperature), T69.9 (Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with T69?
Yes, when using T69 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code to identify source of exposure:; Exposure to excessive cold of man-made origin (W93); Exposure to excessive cold of natural origin (X31).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T69?
T69 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0413248. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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