Contact with other hot household appliances, initial encounter
Billable / specific
X15.8XXA 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 X15)
- 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 X15)
- exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08) (from X15)
- contact with heating appliances (X16) (from X15)
- contact with powered household appliances (W29.-) (from X15)
- exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to household appliance (X02.8) (from X15)
- exposure to household appliances electrical current (W86.0) (from X15)
7th character
The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at X15). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Parent code
- X15.8Contact with other hot household appliancesNeeds 7th char