X14.0

Inhalation of hot air and gases

Requires 7th character

X14.0 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from X14)

  • 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 X14)
  • exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08) (from X14)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at X14). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Inhalation, hot air or gases

Parent code

  • X14Contact with hot air and other hot gasesNeeds 7th char

More specific codes X14.0

  • X14.0XXAInhalation of hot air and gases, initial encounterBillable
  • X14.0XXDInhalation of hot air and gases, subsequent encounterBillable
  • X14.0XXSInhalation of hot air and gases, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • X14.1Other contact with hot air and other hot gasesNeeds 7th char

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