T67.8XXD — Other effects of heat and light, subsequent encounter
Is T67.8XXD billable?
Yes — T67.8XXD is billable for FY2027. T67.8XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T67.8XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T67.8XXD at a glance
| Code | T67.8XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Other effects of heat and light, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T67.8XXD?
In T67.8XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T67.8XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T67.8XXD group to?
T67.8XXD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T67.8XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T67.8, the nearest indexed parent of T67.8XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Heat › specified effect NEC (effects)
- Heat › excessive › specified effect NEC (effects)
- Syndrome › salt › depletion › due to heat NEC
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T67
The conditions below can never be reported together with T67.8XXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T67.8XXD to fully describe the condition. T67.8XXD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T67.8XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T67.8XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T67
The conditions below are not part of T67.8XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T67.8XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from T66-T78
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether T67.8XXD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- , if applicable, place of occurrence, such as:
- highway rest stop (Y92.523)
- school (private) (public) (state) as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.21-)
- service areas as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.52-)
- single-family non-institutional (private) house as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.01-)
- transport vehicle as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.81-)
How long has T67.8XXD existed?
T67.8XXD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.