Z57.6 – Occupational exposure to extreme temperature
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
ICD-10-CM code
Z57.6
- Code
Z57.6(claims format:Z576)- Description
- Occupational exposure to extreme temperature
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z55-Z65 Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
- Parent codes
- Z57
Index terms for Z57.6
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z57
- Z57.0 – Occupational exposure to noiseBillable
- Z57.1 – Occupational exposure to radiationBillable
- Z57.2 – Occupational exposure to dustBillable
- Z57.3 – Occupational exposure to other air contaminantsHeader
- Z57.4 – Occupational exposure to toxic agents in agricultureBillable
- Z57.5 – Occupational exposure to toxic agents in other industriesBillable
- Z57.7 – Occupational exposure to vibrationBillable
- Z57.8 – Occupational exposure to other risk factorsBillable
- Z57.9 – Occupational exposure to unspecified risk factorBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z57.6?
Z57.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for occupational exposure to extreme temperature, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).
Is Z57.6 a billable code?
Yes. Z57.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z57.6 belong to?
It belongs to category Z57 – Occupational exposure to risk factors.
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.