ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T68
Hypothermia
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T68
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- hypothermia following anesthesia (T88.51)
- hypothermia not associated with low environmental temperature (R68.0)
- hypothermia of newborn (P80.-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
frostbite (T33-T34)
Use Additional Code
- code to identify source of exposure:
- Exposure to excessive cold of man-made origin (W93)
- Exposure to excessive cold of natural origin (X31)
Inclusion Terms
- Accidental hypothermia
- Hypothermia NOS
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code T68
7th Character Definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
About ICD-10-CM Code T68 (Hypothermia)
ICD-10-CM code T68 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 T68 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T68 - Hypothermia. 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.