X31
Non-billableExposure to excessive natural cold
Exposure to excessive natural cold
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Excessive cold as the cause of chilblains NOS
- Excessive cold as the cause of immersion foot or hand
- Exposure to cold NOS
- Exposure to weather conditions
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cold exposureC0231275
- Exposure to coldC0231275
- Exposure to cold (event)C0231275
- Exposure to cold NOSC0231275
- cold exposureC0231275
- Excessive cold as the cause of chilblains NOSC0867839
- Excessive cold as the cause of immersion foot or handC2905557
- Exposure to excessive natural coldC0497061
- Exposure to weather conditionsC2118149
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code X31?
ICD-10-CM code X31 represents "Exposure to excessive natural cold". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X31 a billable code?
No, X31 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 X31.
What chapter is X31 in?
X31 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X31?
X31 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cold of man-made origin (W93.-); contact with or inhalation of dry ice (W93.-); contact with or inhalation of liquefied gas (W93.-).
What are the subcategories under X31?
X31 has 3 child codes, including: X31.XXXA (Exposure to excessive natural cold, initial encounter), X31.XXXD (Exposure to excessive natural cold, subsequent encounter), X31.XXXS (Exposure to excessive natural cold, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X31?
X31 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0231275, C0867839, C2905557, C0497061, C2118149. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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