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{{PreICD10 dx | NewDxArticle = Hypothermia, due to exposure/low environmental temperature}} | {{PreICD10 dx | NewDxArticle = Hypothermia, due to exposure/low environmental temperature}} | ||
This old DX code was used specific for hypothermia that was related to trauma such as, exposure to a chronic extreme cold environment such as winter or acute, such as a fall into cold water. | This old DX code was used specific for hypothermia that was related to trauma such as, exposure to a chronic extreme cold environment such as winter or acute, such as a fall into cold water. | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 2018 September 4
This old DX code was used specific for hypothermia that was related to trauma such as, exposure to a chronic extreme cold environment such as winter or acute, such as a fall into cold water.
- this code is NOT applicable to hypothermia related to other medical causes such as hypothyroidism, septic shock, drugs or artificial cooling done for therapeutic reasons.
Also see: Cardiac Arrest Cooling Protocol
Legacy Content
This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Hypothermia, due to exposure/low environmental temperatureClick Expand to show legacy content.
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Category: Trauma(old) (old) |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Hypothermia |
| Sub Diagnosis: | HYPOTHERMIA |
| Diagnosis Code: | 69300 - Hypothermia |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
| Program: | CC & Med |
| Status: | Currently Collected
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