Question 1

Is T68 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T68 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for hypothermia. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code T68 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T68 represents Hypothermia. 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 T68 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T68 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 T68?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T68 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 T68?

Accepted Answer

Code T68 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: hypothermia following anesthesia (T88.51); hypothermia not associated with low environmental temperature (R68.0); hypothermia of newborn (P80.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with T68 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with T68?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding T68, consider adding codes for: code to identify source of exposure:; Exposure to excessive cold of man-made origin (W93). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

Question 7

Does T68 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T68 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., T68XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T682026

Excludes13Not coded together

Excludes23Not included here

Use Additional Code4Add code for detail

Notes4Additional information

Also Known As3Alternative terms

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers