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Effects of heat

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Adverse effects resulting from a failure to maintain normal body core temperature on exposure to excessive heat. Vigorous exercise, insulation by clothing (e.g. protective clothing) or an inability to sweat normally (e.g. genetic hypohidrosis or autonomic neuropathy) may be contributory factors.

exclusions

• Sunburn  (EJ40)
• Burns  (ND90-NE2Z)
• Malignant hyperthermia due to anaesthesia  (NE86)
• Dermatoses provoked by heat or electricity  (EJ10-EJ1Y)

sections/codes in this section (NF01-NF01)

• Heat stroke  (NF01.0)
• Heat syncope  (NF01.1)
• Heat exhaustion due to fluid depletion  (NF01.2)
• Heat fatigue, transient  (NF01.3)
• Other specified effects of heat  (NF01.Y)
• Effects of heat, unspecified  (NF01.Z)

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