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T68

Billable

Hypothermia

T68 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hypothermia. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Includes

  • •Accidental hypothermia
  • •Hypothermia NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •hypothermia following anesthesia (T88.51)
  • •hypothermia not associated with low environmental temperature (R68.0)
  • •hypothermia of newborn (P80.-)

Excludes2 — not included here

Use additional code

  • •code to identify source of exposure:
  • •Exposure to excessive cold of man-made origin (W93)
  • •Exposure to excessive cold of natural origin (X31)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T68?
T68 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hypothermia". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T68 a billable code?
Yes — T68 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from T68?
Excludes1 (not coded here): hypothermia following anesthesia (T88.51); hypothermia not associated with low environmental temperature (R68.0); hypothermia of newborn (P80.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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