P80.0
Billable

Cold injury syndrome

Billable / Specific Code

What is Cold injury syndrome?

ICD-10-CM P80.0 is the diagnosis code for Cold injury syndrome. This code falls under the section "Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for P80.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Severe and usually chronic hypothermia associated with a pink flushed appearance, edema and neurological and biochemical abnormalities.

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P80.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • mild hypothermia of newborn (P80.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where P80.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is P80.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, P80.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does P80.0 mean?

P80.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cold injury syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of P80.0?

The parent code of P80.0 is P80 ("Hypothermia of newborn"). P80.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is P80.0 in?

P80.0 is located in Section P80-P83 — "Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use P80.0?

Use P80.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cold injury syndrome" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Cold injury syndrome?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cold injury syndrome is P80.0.

Can P80.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, P80.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is P80.0 in?

P80.0 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from P80.0?

Type 1 Excludes for P80.0 include: mild hypothermia of newborn (P80.8).

Is P80.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, P80.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousP80Hypothermia of newbornNext →P80.8Other hypothermia of newborn
Code Details
P80.0
Cold injury syndrome
Billable / Specific Code
16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
P80-P83 — Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn
2026 ICD-10-CM