T69.9
Non-billableEffect 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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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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, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); 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.
How does T69.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like effect of reduced temperature, unspecified affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T69.9?
T69.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: NF03.Z (Unspecified effects of reduced temperature).
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