Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent
Requires 7th character
Y27.9 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from Y27)
- 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.
7th character
This code requires a 7th character (defined at Y27). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Also known as
- Undetermined intent, hot object
Parent code
- Y27Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
More specific codes Y27.9
Related codes
- Y27.0Contact with steam and hot vapors, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y27.1Contact with hot tap water, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y27.2Contact with hot fluids, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y27.3Contact with hot household appliance, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y27.8Contact with other hot objects, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char