ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E873.5
Diagnosis Code: E873.5 (Raw: E8735)
Description: Inappropriate [too hot or too cold] temperature in local application and packing
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code E873.5 is designated for Inappropriate [too hot or too cold] temperature in local application and packing. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
