ICD-10: X31

Exposure to excessive natural cold

Clinical Information

Inclusion Terms

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

Coding Guidelines

Excludes 1

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

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