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R68.0 – Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · General symptoms and signs

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R68.0

Code: R68.0 (claims format: R680)
Description: Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature
Short description: Hypothermia, not associated w low environmental temperature
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
Parent codes: R68

Notes for R68.0

Excludes1 (not coded here):

hypothermia NOS (accidental) (T68)
hypothermia due to anesthesia (T88.51)
hypothermia due to low environmental temperature (T68)
newborn hypothermia (P80.-)

Index terms for R68.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R68

R68.1 – Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancyHeader
R68.2 – Dry mouth, unspecifiedBillable
R68.3 – Clubbing of fingersBillable
R68.8 – Other general symptoms and signsHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R68.0?

R68.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature, in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).

Is R68.0 a billable code?

Yes. R68.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R68.0 belong to?

It belongs to category R68 – Other general symptoms and signs.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.