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T69.1

Non-billable

Chilblains

Chilblains

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

T69

Child Codes

3

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.-)
  • code to identify source of exposure:
  • Exposure to excessive cold of man-made origin (W93)
  • Exposure to excessive cold of natural origin (X31)

Child Codes (3)

T69.1XXA

Chilblains, initial encounter

BillableT69.1XXD

Chilblains, subsequent encounter

BillableT69.1XXS

Chilblains, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T69.1?

ICD-10-CM code T69.1 represents "Chilblains". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T69.1 a billable code?

No, T69.1 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 T69.1.

What chapter is T69.1 in?

T69.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T69.1?

T69.1 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 T69.1?

T69.1 has 3 child codes, including: T69.1XXA (Chilblains, initial encounter), T69.1XXD (Chilblains, subsequent encounter), T69.1XXS (Chilblains, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T69.1?

Yes, when using T69.1 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 T69.1?

T69.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0008058. 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.