Question 1

Is T67 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T67 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code T67 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T67 represents Effects of heat and light. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code T67 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T67 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T67?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T67 is section:T66-T78 (Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from T67?

Accepted Answer

Code T67 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: erythema [dermatitis] ab igne (L59.0); malignant hyperpyrexia due to anesthesia (T88.3); radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59). These conditions cannot be coded together with T67 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does T67 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T67 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., T67XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T672026

Excludes13Not coded together

Excludes25Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers