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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperthermia

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperthermia

T67.0
T88.3
P81.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hyperthermia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Heatstroke
Malignant Hyperthermia
Environmental Hyperthermia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperthermia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperthermia

Use ICD-10 code T67.0 for heatstroke and sunstroke, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Heatstroke and sunstroke

Non-Billable
T67.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Core temperature >40°C
  • • Central nervous system dysfunction

Applicable To

  • • Heatstroke
  • • Sunstroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the environmental conditions leading to heatstroke.

Malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesia

Non-Billable
T88.3
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Malignant hyperthermia

Important Notes

  • • Document specific anesthesia agents and symptoms for accurate coding.

Environmental hyperthermia of newborn

Billable Code
P81.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hyperthermia in newborn due to environmental factors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation differentiates between environmental and infectious causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

X30

Exposure to excessive natural heat

Use to specify the environmental cause of hyperthermia.

Y83.2

Surgical operation with implant of artificial internal device

Use to specify the surgical context of the anesthesia.

Z57.4

Occupational exposure to heat

Use to specify the environmental cause in occupational settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperthermia?

The ICD-10 code for heatstroke and sunstroke is T67.0, while malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesia is coded as T88.3.

How is malignant hyperthermia documented?

Document malignant hyperthermia with specific anesthesia agents, symptoms like elevated ETCO2, and treatments such as dantrolene administration.

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