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T69.8

Billable

Other specified effects of reduced temperature

T69.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified effects of reduced temperature. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T69
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Cold weather can affect your body in different ways. You can get frostbite , which is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Your body can also lose heat faster than you can produce it. That can cause hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. It can make you sleepy, confused, and clumsy. Because it happens gradually and affects your thinking, you may not realize you need help. That makes it…

Read more about Hypothermia at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T69.8?
T69.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified effects of reduced temperature". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T69.8 a billable code?
Yes — T69.8 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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