X06.3
Non-billableExposure to melting of other clothing and apparel
Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- explosions (W35-W40)
- lightning (T75.0-)
- transport accident (V01-V99)
- exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure (X00.-)
- exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure (X01.-)
- exposure to controlled fire in building or structure (X02.-)
- exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure (X03.-)
- exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials (X04.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code X06.3?
ICD-10-CM code X06.3 represents "Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X06.3 a billable code?
No, X06.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under X06.3.
What chapter is X06.3 in?
X06.3 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X06.3?
X06.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arson (X97).
What are the subcategories under X06.3?
X06.3 has 3 child codes, including: X06.3XXA (Exposure to melting of oth clothing and apparel, init encntr), X06.3XXD (Exposure to melting of oth clothing and apparel, subs encntr), X06.3XXS (Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X06.3?
X06.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905418. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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