T69 ICD-10-CM Code: Other effects of reduced temperature
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T69Other effects of reduced temperature
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T69 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
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Category T69
Other effects of reduced temperature
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Code T69
Other effects of reduced temperature
Codes under T69
T69 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T69.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T69.
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)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T69.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- frostbite (T33-T34)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T69 mean?
T69 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other effects of reduced temperature.”
Is T69 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T69 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T69 located in ICD-10-CM?
T69 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78) (T66–T78), under category T69, Other effects of reduced temperature.
What coding notes are listed for T69?
No inclusion terms are listed for T69 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify source of exposure:; Exposure to excessive cold of man-made origin (W93); Exposure to excessive cold of natural origin (X31). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: frostbite (T33-T34).