X12
Non-billableContact with other hot fluids
Contact with other hot fluids
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Contact with water heated on stove
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with other hot fluids?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with other hot fluids is X12. The full clinical description is "Contact with other hot fluids". X12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X12 represents “Contact with other hot fluids”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X12 a billable code?
No, X12 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 X12.
What chapter is X12 in?
X12 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X12?
X12 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); hot (liquid) metals (X18).
What are the subcategories under X12?
X12 has 3 child codes, including: X12.XXXA (Contact with other hot fluids, initial encounter), X12.XXXD (Contact with other hot fluids, subsequent encounter), X12.XXXS (Contact with other hot fluids, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X12?
X12 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0497048, C2905494. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does X12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with other hot fluids affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of X12?
X12 maps to the ICD-11 code: PB13&XE4VA.
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