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T69.9

Non-billable

Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified

Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified

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)

T69.9XXA

Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified, init encntr

BillableT69.9XXD

Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified, subs encntr

BillableT69.9XXS

Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for effect of reduced temperature, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for effect of reduced temperature, unspecified is T69.9. The full clinical description is "Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified". T69.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T69.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T69.9 represents "Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T69.9 a billable code?

No, T69.9 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 T69.9.

What chapter is T69.9 in?

T69.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T69.9?

T69.9 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 T69.9?

T69.9 has 3 child codes, including: T69.9XXA (Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified, init encntr), T69.9XXD (Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified, subs encntr), T69.9XXS (Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T69.9?

Yes, when using T69.9 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 T69.9?

T69.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161734. 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.