X08.8

Non-billable

Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames

Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames

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

Parent Code

X08

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

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

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X08.8?

ICD-10-CM code X08.8 represents "Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X08.8 a billable code?

No, X08.8 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 X08.8.

What chapter is X08.8 in?

X08.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X08.8?

X08.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arson (X97).

What are the subcategories under X08.8?

X08.8 has 3 child codes, including: X08.8XXA (Exposure to oth smoke, fire and flames, init encntr), X08.8XXD (Exposure to oth smoke, fire and flames, subs encntr), X08.8XXS (Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for X08.8?

X08.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0497044. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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