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

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 4

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.

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