ICD-10-CM T69: Other effects of reduced temperature

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T69

Other effects of reduced temperature

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T69

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

Trench foot

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T69

7th Character Definitions

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T69):

T69.0 - Immersion hand and foot T69.01 - Immersion hand T69.011 - Immersion hand, right hand T69.012 - Immersion hand, left hand T69.019 - Immersion hand, unspecified hand T69.02 - Immersion foot T69.021 - Immersion foot, right foot T69.022 - Immersion foot, left foot T69.029 - Immersion foot, unspecified foot T69.1 - Chilblains T69.8 - Other specified effects of reduced temperature T69.9 - Effect of reduced temperature, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code T69 (Other effects of reduced temperature)

ICD-10-CM code T69 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 T69 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T69 - Other effects of reduced 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 Other effects of reduced temperature.