T66
Billable

Radiation sickness, unspecified

Billable / Specific Code

What is Radiation sickness, unspecified?

ICD-10-CM T66 is the diagnosis code for Radiation sickness, unspecified. This code falls under the section "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for T66

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as T66. They are mutually exclusive:

  • specified adverse effects of radiation, such as:
  • burns (T20-T31)
  • leukemia (C91-C95)
  • radiation gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.0)
  • radiation pneumonitis (J70.0)
  • radiation related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
  • sunburn (L55.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T66 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T66 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T66 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T66 mean?

T66 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Radiation sickness, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is T66 in?

T66 is located in Section T66-T78 — "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use T66?

Use T66 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Radiation sickness, unspecified" 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 Radiation sickness, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Radiation sickness, unspecified is T66.

Can T66 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T66 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T66 in?

T66 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from T66?

Type 1 Excludes for T66 include: specified adverse effects of radiation, such as:; burns (T20-T31); leukemia (C91-C95) and more.

Is T66 valid for 2026?

Yes, T66 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
T66
Radiation sickness, unspecified
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T66-T78 — Other and unspecified effects of external causes
2026 ICD-10-CM