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  1. ICD.Codes
  2. ICD-10-CM (2016)
  3. Chapter 20
  4. Section Y62-Y69
  5. Code Y63.5

ICD-10-CM Code Y63.5
Inappropriate temperature in local application and packing

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

Y63.5 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of inappropriate temperature in local application and packing. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

ICD-10-CM External Cause Index References for 'Y63.5 - Inappropriate temperature in local application and packing'

The ICD-10-CM External Cause Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Y63.5. Click on any term below to browse the external cause index.

Burn, burned, burning(accidental) (by) (from) (on) +
Scald, scalding(accidental) (by) (from) (in) +
Heat(effects of) (excessive) +
Misadventure(s) to patient(s) during surgical or medical care +

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

E873.5
Inappropriate [too hot or too cold] temperature in local application and packing (exact match)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code E873.5 was previously used, Y63.5 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

Parent Code: Y63 - Failure in dosage during surgical and medical care

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