X04.XXXS

Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material, sequela

Billable / specificPOA exempt

X04.XXXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from X04)

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

  • explosions (W35-W40) (from X04)
  • lightning (T75.0-) (from X04)
  • transport accident (V01-V99) (from X04)
  • exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear (X05) (from X04)
  • exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06) (from X04)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at X04). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • X04Exposure to ignition of highly flammable materialNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • X04.XXXAExposure to ignition of highly flammable material, initial encounterBillable
  • X04.XXXDExposure to ignition of highly flammable material, subsequent encounterBillable

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