T67.01
Billable

Heatstroke and sunstroke

Billable / Specific Code

What is Heatstroke and sunstroke?

ICD-10-CM T67.01 is the diagnosis code for Heatstroke and sunstroke. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for T67.01

✅ This Code Includes

  • Heat apoplexy
  • Heat pyrexia
  • Siriasis
  • Thermoplegia

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T67.01 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T67.01 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T67.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T67.01 mean?

T67.01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Heatstroke and sunstroke". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T67.01?

The parent code of T67.01 is T67.0 ("Heatstroke and sunstroke"). T67.01 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T67.01 in?

T67.01 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 T67.01?

Use T67.01 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Heatstroke and sunstroke" 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 Heatstroke and sunstroke?

The ICD-10-CM code for Heatstroke and sunstroke is T67.01.

Can T67.01 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T67.01 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T67.01 in?

T67.01 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T67.01 valid for 2026?

Yes, T67.01 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T67.01
Heatstroke and sunstroke
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