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X00

Non-billable

Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure

Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X00-X08

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • conflagration in building or structure

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • explosions (W35-W40)
  • lightning (T75.0-)
  • transport accident (V01-V99)
  • Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear (X05)
  • Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06.-)
  • Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames (X08.-)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any associated cataclysm

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (7)

X00.0

Exposure to flames in uncontrolled fire in bldg

X00.1

Exposure to smoke in uncontrolled fire in bldg

X00.2

Injury due to collapse of burning bldg in uncontrolled fire

X00.3

Fall from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire

X00.4

Hit by object from burning bldg in uncontrolled fire

X00.5

Jump from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire

X00.8

Other exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X00?

ICD-10-CM code X00 represents "Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X00 a billable code?

No, X00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under X00.

What chapter is X00 in?

X00 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X00?

X00 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arson (X97).

What are the subcategories under X00?

X00 has 7 child codes, including: X00.0 (Exposure to flames in uncontrolled fire in bldg), X00.1 (Exposure to smoke in uncontrolled fire in bldg), X00.2 (Injury due to collapse of burning bldg in uncontrolled fire), X00.3 (Fall from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire), and 3 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for X00?

X00 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0479583, C4290482. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.