X31 Exposure to excessive natural cold

Non-Billable/Non-Specific

Applicable To

Excessive cold as the cause of chilblains NOS
Excessive cold as the cause of immersion foot or hand
Exposure to cold NOS
Exposure to weather conditions

Type 1 Excludes

cold of man-made origin (W93.-)
contact with or inhalation of dry ice (W93.-)
contact with or inhalation of liquefied gas (W93.-)

Codes

X31XXXA..., initial encounter
X31XXXD..., subsequent encounter
X31XXXS..., sequela