R68.0
BillableHypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An abnormally low body temperature that occurs without exposure to cold environmental conditions, often indicating an underlying medical problem.
Coding Tips
- •Investigate and code the underlying cause (sepsis, hypothyroidism, medication effect, CNS disorder)
- •Document the actual body temperature reading to support the diagnosis
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
Code Hierarchy
└R68Other general symptoms and signs└R68.0Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature
└R68.0Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature