X10

Non-billable

Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils

Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X10-X19

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
  • exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08)

7th Character Definitions

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

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X10?

ICD-10-CM code X10 represents "Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X10 a billable code?

No, X10 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 X10.

What chapter is X10 in?

X10 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X10?

X10 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: exposure to excessive natural heat (X30); exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08).

What are the subcategories under X10?

X10 has 3 child codes, including: X10.0 (Contact with hot drinks), X10.1 (Contact with hot food), X10.2 (Contact with fats and cooking oils).

What are the UMLS CUIs for X10?

X10 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0497046. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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