X13.0

Inhalation of steam and other hot vapors

Requires 7th character

X13.0 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from X13)

  • 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.

  • exposure to excessive natural heat (X30) (from X13)
  • exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08) (from X13)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at X13). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Accident, caused by, due to, steam, inhalation
  • Contact, with steam, inhalation
  • Inhalation, steam

Parent code

  • X13Contact with steam and other hot vaporsNeeds 7th char

More specific codes X13.0

  • X13.0XXAInhalation of steam and other hot vapors, initial encounterBillable
  • X13.0XXDInhalation of steam and other hot vapors, subsequent encounterBillable
  • X13.0XXSInhalation of steam and other hot vapors, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • X13.1Other contact with steam and other hot vaporsNeeds 7th char

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