Y27.9XXS

Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, sequela

Billable / specific

Y27.9XXS 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 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

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at Y27). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • Y27.9Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • Y27.9XXAContact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, initial encounterBillable
  • Y27.9XXDContact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, subsequent encounterBillable

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