Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T69 is the diagnosis code for Other effects of reduced temperature. This code falls under the section "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in T69. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where T69 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T69 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T69 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other effects of reduced temperature". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
T69 is located in Section T66-T78 â "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
T69 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T69.0, T69.1, T69.8, T69.9.
Use T69 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other effects of reduced temperature" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other effects of reduced temperature is T69.
No, T69 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T69 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T69 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.