ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R68.0
Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R68.0
- hypothermia NOS (accidental) (T68)
- hypothermia due to anesthesia (T88.51)
- hypothermia due to low environmental temperature (T68)
- newborn hypothermia (P80.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R68.0 (Hypothermia)
ICD-10-CM code R68.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R68.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R68.0 - Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Hypothermia related to not associated low environmental temperature.